![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46198a.jpg)
Exiting Visitor Center back porch onto the trails (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46199a.jpg)
Pond 1 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46200a.jpg)
Bench in the shade along Pond 1 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46201a.jpg)
Approaching a trail junction (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46202a.jpg)
Trail junction: my favorite route bends right (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46203a.jpg)
Pond 1 (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46204a.jpg)
Signs overlooking Pond 1 (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46205a.jpg)
Approaching bend in the trail (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46206a.jpg)
Bench at the curve overlooking Pond 2 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46207a.jpg)
Trees on Pond 2 often harbor Black-crowned Night Herons) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46208a.jpg)
Ducks on Pond 2 (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46209a.jpg)
Trail curving to the right (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46210a.jpg)
During winter, Pond 2 can be covered with ducks (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46211a.jpg)
Trail between Pond 2 and Pond 1 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46212a.jpg)
Pond 1 with a few American Coots (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46213a.jpg)
Pond 1 at water inflow structure (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46214a.jpg)
Birder continuing past Pond 1 and Pond 2 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46215a.jpg)
Birder departing paved trail (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46216a.jpg)
Birder on trail south of Pond 5 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46217a.jpg)
Approaching observation blind at Pond 5 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46218a.jpg)
Observation blind at Pond 5 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46219a.jpg)
Great Blue Heron seen from observation blind at Pond 5 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46220a.jpg)
Gravel trail forks: my route stays right along Pond 9 (view E) |
Birder along south edge of Pond 9 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46222a.jpg)
Open land south of Pond 9 -- watch for Horned Larks (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46223a.jpg)
Approaching observation blind at Pond 9 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46224a.jpg)
Trees on island in Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46225a.jpg)
Observation blind at Pond 9 (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46226a.jpg)
View from near observation blind at Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46227a.jpg)
Trail continues along south edge of Pond 9 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46228a.jpg)
Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46229a.jpg)
Trail bends left at corner of Pond 9 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46230a.jpg)
Outhouse at corner of Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46231a.jpg)
Trail continues north along east edge of Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_16308a.jpg)
Birders along east edge of Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46232a.jpg)
Pond 9 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46233a.jpg)
Trail continues north along east edge of Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46234a.jpg)
Trail reaching northeast corner of Pond 9 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46235a.jpg)
At intersection of trail, I like to stay right (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46236a.jpg)
Pond 6 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46237a.jpg)
Shrubs outside the fence often harbor interesting birds (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46238a.jpg)
Looking over the cattails into Pond 6 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46239a.jpg)
Bench along Pond 6 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46240a.jpg)
Side-loop trail to unused, Burrowing Owl habitat (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46241a.jpg)
Approaching intersection of trails (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46242a.jpg)
Intersection of trails (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46245a.jpg)
Intersection of trails (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46243a.jpg)
Observation blind overlooking Pond 8 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46244a.jpg)
Observation blind overlooking Pond 8 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46246a.jpg)
Trail continues past the intersection (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46247a.jpg)
Birder on trail between Pond 7 and Pond 8 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46248a.jpg)
Looking over the cattails into Pond 7 (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46249a.jpg)
A bench in the shade between Pond 7 and Pond 8 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46250a.jpg)
Looking over the cattails into Pond 7 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46251a.jpg)
Birder approaching an intersection of trails (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46253a.jpg)
At intersection, observation blind overlooking Pond 8 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46269a.jpg)
At intersection, one trail turns back towards Visitor Center (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46252a.jpg)
At intersection, boardwalk starts into Pond 4 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46254a.jpg)
Start of Boardwalk (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46255a.jpg)
Shrubs growing up because the pond is no longer flooded (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46256a.jpg)
Shrubs growing up because the pond is no longer flooded (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46257a.jpg)
The Boardwalk has been dry for years (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46258a.jpg)
Trees have overgrown the boardwalk (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46259a.jpg)
Birder approaching end of the boardwalk (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46262a.jpg)
Limited shorebird habitat (view N from boardwalk) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_16316a.jpg)
American Avocets and Snowy Egret (view NE from Boardwalk) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/IMG_37127a.jpg)
In the old days, Pond 4 was managed for shorebirds |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/IMG_37126a.jpg)
In the old days, Pond 4 was managed for shorebirds |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46263a.jpg)
Trees have overgrown the boardwalk (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46264a.jpg)
Limited shorebird habitat (view W from boardwalk) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46260a.jpg)
An invasive species: American Bullfrogs |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46327a.jpg)
An invasive species: American Bullfrog |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46267a.jpg)
Birder returning over the boardwalk (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46268a.jpg)
Birder reaching start of the boardwalk (view NE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46269a.jpg)
Back at the intersection, my favorite route turns south (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46270a.jpg)
Birder approaching the observation tower (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46272a.jpg)
Turning left under the observation tower (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46274a.jpg)
Observation tower (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46273a.jpg)
Under the tower, view across Pond 5 (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46271a.jpg)
Returning towards the main trail (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46276a.jpg)
Turning left towards observation tower stairs (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46277a.jpg)
Approaching the observation tower (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46278a.jpg)
Looking out from atop observation tower (view E) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46280a.jpg)
Looking out from atop observation tower (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46279a.jpg)
Looking out from atop observation tower (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_16322a.jpg)
Exiting the observation tower (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46275a.jpg)
Off observation tower, continuing on my favorite route (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46281a.jpg)
Paved trail between Pond 2 and Pond 4 (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46282a.jpg)
American Coots on Pond 2 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46283a.jpg)
Paved trail between Pond 2 and Pond 4 (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46284a.jpg)
Pond 2 (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46285a.jpg)
Water control valve draining Pond 2 into Pond 4 (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46286a.jpg)
Birder at trail junction between Ponds 2, 3, and 4 (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46288a.jpg)
Trail between Ponds 2 and 3 (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46287a.jpg)
Bench in the shade overlooking Pond 3 (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46289a.jpg)
The paved trail continues between Ponds 3 and 4 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46290a.jpg)
Trail with open view onto Pond 3 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46291a.jpg)
The paved trail continues between Ponds 3 and 4 (view NW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46292a.jpg)
Narrow view onto Pond 4 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46293a.jpg)
Paved trail approaching curve, intersection, and observation blind |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46294a.jpg)
From curve, dirt trail runs along west side of Pond 4 (view N) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/IMG_08681a.jpg)
At the curve, a beautiful and docile Gopher Snake |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46295a.jpg)
The paved trail curves left (view SW) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46296a.jpg)
Trail signs are scattered around the area |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46297a.jpg)
Birder on paved trail along west edge of Pond 3 (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46298a.jpg)
Look for Abert's Towhees under the mesquite (view W) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46299a.jpg)
Birder on paved trail along west edge of Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46300a.jpg)
Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46301a.jpg)
Bench with a view over Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46302a.jpg)
The trail continues along west edge of Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46303a.jpg)
The trail continues along west edge of Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46304a.jpg)
Bench and info sign along west edge of Pond 3 (view SE) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46305a.jpg)
Observation blind overlooking narrow arm of Pond 2 |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46306a.jpg)
Closing the loop (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46307a.jpg)
Shady return towards the Visitor Center (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46308a.jpg)
Approaching the Visitor Center (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_46309a.jpg)
Returning towards the Visitor Center (view S) |
![Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve](p-hp/RX10_16331a.jpg)
Returning to the back porch of the Visitor Center (view W) |