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Sunset at the Preserve

Watch the desert sky change color over the water.

Best time: 16:49About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:04

    Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

    Arrive early to find a quiet spot near the ponds. The preserve is large, so take your time to settle in before the light changes.

  2. 16:49

    Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

    Watch the sun sink toward the WSW. The golden light at 16:10 will warm the water and the reeds, leading directly into the sunset at 16:49.

  3. 17:19

    Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve

    Stay for a few minutes as the light fades. The quiet of the wetlands continues after the sun is gone.

Local tip

Hours vary by month. Check the official schedule before you go to ensure the preserve is open for the sunset viewing.

Check before you go

  • Verify opening hours as they vary by month.

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