Marsh bird surveys wrap up
Annual marsh bird surveys produced another solid year of results for the targeted bird species, including the endangered Yuma Ridgway’s rail.
The surveys were conducted in April and May at several locations along the Las Vegas Wash and adjacent wetlands.
This year’s results included seven Yuma Ridgway’s rails, extending the streak of 5–7 individuals detected along the Wash annually to five straight years.
These surveys previously only documented seven total individuals from 1998 through 2020, making the recent stretch of success a strong testimonial for the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee’s stabilization and enhancement work over the years.
Where to go at the Las Vegas Wash
Clark County Wetlands Park
- 210-acre Nature Preserve
- Miles of trails for walking, biking, bird watching and more
- Nature Center with 10,000 square feet of interactive displays, artwork and activities
Get Directions
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
- Home to thousands of migratory and resident desert birds
- Nine ponds available for birding
- 3/4-mile long trail accessible by wheelchair
Get Directions
Water quality
See how the wetlands at the Wash clean the water that runs through them, filtering out harmful residues from fertilizers, oils and other contaminants that flow downstream.
Revegetation
Find out how we are working to replace hundreds of acres of lost wetlands vegetation through restoration efforts.
Wildlife
Learn how we study hundreds of birds, fish and other wildlife species at the Las Vegas Wash.
Wildlife research
Upcoming events and meetings
Wetlands in the Summer Lecture Series: Over Two Decades of Conservation: The Story of the Relict Leopard Frog
June 12, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m.