We came here this cloudy morning. As you enter the preserve through the office, you'll need to fill out a short form for contact information and save harmless for the City of Henderson. This is good for two years. There is a classroom indoor with neat things to look at. The staff at the register was friendly and he told us that the telescope outside was pointed toward a hummingbird's nest. Be sure to grab a bird pamphlet.
This area is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds. We saw severals birds including greater road runner, hummingbird and lots of waterfowls. There are nine ponds available for birding, surrounded by both paved and soft surfaces. The paved path is approximately 3/4 of a mile long and is accessible by wheelchair. The soft surfaces are mostly level and allow for easy walking.
Come early and when you visit, expect to do a lot of walking and allow yourself adequate time to visit the area. Also I recommend that you wear appropriate clothing and comfortable, sturdy shoes. Bring water, a hat, and wear sunscreen. If you do not have binoculars, they have some available for loan.
There are two places where the preserve has observation points which was great for pictures. You also get a great view of the Strip. One is a boardwalk that goes out into one of the ponds where you can get closer to view some of the birds. It is 4 miles of trail and no worry there are benches in many places throughout the preserve to just relax and enjoy the solitude and sounds of the birds.
I will be back on a sunny day!