In the 1940s Nelson began to document birds of prey along the Snake River canyon on film, influencing public opinion about the majesty and importance of these species. In 2009, it was renamed to honor a long-time advocate for birds of prey and a man who dedicated his life to protecting the area: Morley Nelson. These magnificent birds launch from their cliffside aeries to soar and hunt on warm air currents rising from the canyon floor.Ĭongress established Idaho’s Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area on Aug- home to the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America, and perhaps, the world. Here cliffs towering up to 700 feet above the Snake River provide countless ledges, cracks and crevices for nesting raptors. The NCA is "nature in the rough," with few public facilities. However, the birds and their unique environment offer rich rewards to those willing to experience the NCA on its own terms and who have patience to fit into the natural rhythms of life in this special place. The BLM’s mission at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) is to preserve this remarkable wildlife habitat, while providing for other compatible uses of the land. Some 800 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons come each spring to mate and raise their young. The deep canyon of the Snake River, with its crags and crevices and thermal updrafts, is home to the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America – and perhaps, the world.
Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution.Encompassing approximately two acres, the Owl Wood allows visitors to experience owls from around the world in a refined and tranquil setting. This includes the Countess Alicia Paolozzi Owl Wood, home to the Center’s international collection of owls. The exhibit area is pedestrian only, where visitors and students follow natural paths accentuated with subtle interpretive signage and attractive aviaries housing nearly 50 species of eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, vultures and other birds of prey from all parts of the world. Additionally, visitors are invited to tour the entire resident collection at their own pace. Seeing these birds perform their natural flying and hunting techniques provides fascinating insight into their unique evolutionary adaptations.Īdmission includes access to the Center’s campus for the entire day, so guests are welcome to attend both the morning and afternoon programs. Enjoy watching hawks, falcons, owls, eagles, kites, and vultures soar above the flying field. This is the part of the program that visitors enjoy the most. The second half of the program is the flight demonstrations. Tours are led by one of the Center’s educators, which allow visitors to ask questions and learn more about the birds in the center. The guided walking tour is the first half of the education program and normally takes about an hour. Thanks to Bill Heinrich, Interpretive Center Director, World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise and Greg Kaltenecker, executive director, Intermountain Bird.
The programs are offered twice a day on Thursday’s, Friday’s, and Saturday’s. The Center for Birds of Prey Charleston offers education programs that include a guided walking tour and flight demonstration.
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