Caldwell, ID Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
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25th year Anniversary Activities in the Snake River Birds of Prey Area
The BLM has created a ton of activities and events to commemorate the creation of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Pick an activity that suits you and do your part for conservation of this unique national resource.
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Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
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The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area has one of the densest populations of nesting raptors.The National Conservation Area is located 35 miles south of Boise, Idaho along 81 miles of the Snake River, and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.The NCA covers 484,873 acres .In descending order of land area it is located in Ada, Elmore, Owyhee, and Canyon counties.
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The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area has one of the densest populations of nesting raptors. The National Conservation Area (NCA) is located 35 miles (56 km) south of Boise, Idaho along 81 miles (130 km) of the Snake River, and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The NCA covers 484,873 acres (1,962.21 km2). In descending order of land area it is located in Ada, Elmore, Owyhee, and Canyon counties.
Section 2301 of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, section 2301 renamed the area as the Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in recognition of the contributions of Morley Nelson, a raptor expert and advocate and a leading proponent of the original creation of the National Conservation Area.About 14,000 years ago, as glaciers receded from the last ice age, the 20,000-square-mile (52,000 km2) Lake Bonneville crested at Red Rock Pass, Idaho, creating what is known as the Bonneville Flood. As soft soils eroded at the pass, the lake poured into the volcanic plain of the Snake River and its canyons. Today, visitors to the Snake River area can explore the house-size boulders, box canyons, and other evidence left behind by the tremendous flood. At Swan Falls (now Swan Falls Dam), peak discharge of the flood was an astounding 33 million cubic feet/second.
In the Snake River ecosystem, a unique combination of climate geology, soils, and vegetation supports extraordinary numbers of predators and prey. More than 700 pairs of raptors, representing 15 different species, nest on the high canyon walls. Nine additional raptor species use the Snake River area as seasonal hunting grounds during migrations or as wintering areas. Birds of Prey NCA is particularly important for prairie falcons, North America's only indigenous falcon. The area is home to a significant portion of the species' known population.
Unusually high numbers of small burrowing mammals, which make their home on a plateau rich in vegetative cover and ideal soil, support a high density of raptors. Paiute ground squirrels, the main prey of the prairie falcon, are the most abundant of the burrowing creatures (in fact, according to the BLM, portions of the Birds of Prey NCA support the densest ground squirrel populations ever recorded). Nesting success for prairie falcons is linked very closely to the squirrel abundance. Similarly, the success of golden eagles and other raptors is tied to the great quantity of black-tailed jackrabbits. Additionally, abundant prey and deep soil support one of the densest populations of badgers in the world (up to 11 badgers per square mile).
Recurring wildfires and military training exercises at Snake River have altered the prey base for the raptor population that the NCA was established to protect. As a result, the raptor population is at currently risk. A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) study documents that nesting prairie falcons in the NCA have declined from a historical 230 pairs to an estimated 110 pairs today.
Crater Rings are adjacent, symmetrical volcanic pit craters and a National Natural Landmark located in the Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Gran Gran Hollis - Snake River Birds of Prey Area
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My first visit to World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho
The Peregrine Fund works with various worldwide organizations to help in the conservation of raptors around the world.
Hawk Banding 2018
In 2018, the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area began celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of events, including raptor banding and identification trips for the public. One of the banding trips gave local naturalists a chance to work on a Boise State University study focused on the health of ferruginous hawks.
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Canyon of the Eagles Mini-Documentary
Canyon of the Eagles is a story about a man who discovered an Idaho Gem and inspired a generation. That man is Morley Nelson who, during the late fifties ventured into Southern Idaho's Snake River Canyon and discovered the largest population of nesting birds of prey in North America. Producers are currently seeking funding to produce a 1-hour documentary for broadcast.
World Center For Birds Of Prey In Boise Idaho | Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Condors, Birding
The World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho, is the headquarters for The Peregrine Fund specializing in research and conservation of endangered Raptors. This is one of the only breeding centers for Condors in North America. They have been very successful at reintroducing them into the wild. If you would like a close up look at some of the world's most beautiful and interesting birds, make a trip.
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Feathers and Frontiers - Full Video
The mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. As stewards of America's public lands, BLM manages for multiple use while conserving natural, historic, and cultural resources. This includes specially designated national conservation areas. The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) is comprised of more than 480,000 ares of BLM-managed land in southwestern Idaho. In addition to its cultural, scientific, and educational values, this NCA is home to the largest and densest population of nesting raptors in North America, if not the world.
Day Trips from Boise, Idaho | June 2019
A man and his dog move to Idaho from the East Coast. Using Boise as their base camp, they take 3 day trips to learn more about their new home state:
1. South to the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
2. North to Payette Lake
3. East to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Places shown in this video:
- Blizzard Mountain
- Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area
- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve ($20 entry fee. Free if you have a National Parks Annual Pass.)
- Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
- Payette Lake
- Payette River (North Fork Payette River, Middle Fork Payette River & South Fork Payette River)
- Payette River Scenic Byway
- Ponderosa State Park ($5 entry fee. Free if you have an Idaho State Parks Passport.)
- Soldier Mountains
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Feathers and Frontiers: A living Laboratory (Part 6 of 6)
As stewards of America's public lands, BLM manages for multiple use while conserving natural, historic, and cultural resources. This includes specially designated national conservation areas.
The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) is comprised of more than 480,000 ares of BLM-managed land in southwestern Idaho.
In addition to its cultural, scientific, and educational values, this NCA is home to the largest and densest population of nesting raptors in North America, if not the world. For more than 40 years, the NCA has been an important
place for research on raptors and the high desert ecosystem
of the Snake River plain. The NCA continues to serve as a
living laboratory for scientific study and research. This
segment highlights current research efforts by various
agencies and universities.
In addition, the Snake River canyon and the surrounding sagebrush
and grasslands continue to be an outdoor classroom for school groups,
university researchers, and the public. You will meet “Slim” a golden eagle
once cared for by Morley Nelson himself and an NCA ambassador
who helps educate school children about the importance of the NCA.
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Terry Rich 6-6-18: Bird Song in Hulls Gulch, Boise, Idaho
This talk covers the basics of describing the attributes of bird songs, using Nathan Pieplow's terminology, and then looks at the songs of a number of species breeding in Hulls Gulch on the edge of Boise. Most of the songs are presented in quiz mode, where three species are shown and then a song played. One error was found post-production. In an answer to a question, I said the species was a Black-throated Green Warbler. It's actually a Golden-winged Warbler.
Driving Idaho's Big Baja Road
This desert road takes you to another part of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, southwest of Boise. See the story Nov. 7, 2013 in the Idaho Statesman's Idaho Outdoors
Hike to TABLE ROCK, Boise Foothills, Idaho
Hike to TABLE ROCK, Boise Foothills, Idaho