Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

Ruby-crowned kinglet perched on thin branch

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet

WHICH “GRAY BIRD” ACTS LIKE IT’S HAD TOO MUCH CAFFEINE?”  Birders often say that “little...
Two masked volunteers planting at wetlands

NFL Pro Community Project at Clark County Wetlands Park a “Green” Success

Friends Board officers Chris Leavitt (President) and Linda Wiltberger (Vice President), and Directors Constance Carlson...
Barn owl in flight at dusk

The Barn Owl

WHICH RARE OWL WITH A “VALENTINE’S DAY” FACE MIGRATES THROUGH WETLANDS PARK?  Completely silent in...
Purple indigo bush blossoms in desert

The Indigo Bush

WHAT WETLANDS WONDER MAY FLOWER WITHOUT LEAVES?  What a show!  One of the great joys...
Volunteers at outreach table wearing masks

Friends Tables at Lake Las Vegas Small Biz Expo

Lake Las Vegas Small Business Expo. Wetlands Park Friends was one of 15 businesses represented...
Red tailed hawk perched on branch

The Red-tailed Hawk

WHICH WETLANDS PARK HAWK HAS AN ANIMATED FILM CREDIT? Flap. Flap, flap. Flap. Flap!!!  In...
Cali On The Mend

Cali is on the Mend, Thanks to Friends!

"Cali” is on the mend, thanks to Friends! The Park reached out to Friends for...
American coot foraging among reed stalks

The American Coot

WHICH WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT HAS A DISTINCTIVE WHITE SNOOT AND SWIMS LIKE A DUCK… BUT...
Tall reed seedheads silhouetted against sky

The Common Reed

WHAT WETLANDS PARK PLANT IS “TALL, GREEN, AND HANDSOME” IN SUMMER, “TALKATIVE” ALL YEAR LONG,...
Small striped sparrow sitting among bare twigs

The White-crowned Sparrow

WHAT WETLANDS PARK MIGRANT BIRD WEARS THE “JAZZIEST” HAT? Sparrows can be difficult to tell...