Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Nature reserve along Snake River Canyon, Idaho.
The conservation area spans 485,000 acres of desert terrain with cliffs rising 700 feet above the Snake River, creating nesting sites for raptors.
Congress established this protected area in 1993 after decades of research demonstrated the necessity to preserve North America's densest raptor nesting grounds.
Native American archaeological sites within the area contain petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC, alongside segments of the Oregon National Historic Trail.
Visitors access numerous observation points between March and June to watch nesting raptors, with Dedication Point offering interpretive signs about local wildlife.
Over 700 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons nest annually in the area, including the largest concentration of Prairie Falcons worldwide.
Location: Idaho
Inception: 1993
Operator: BLM
GPS coordinates: 43.28330,-116.20000
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:15
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