Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

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Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey

National Conservation Area - Idaho

The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) has one of the densest populations of nesting raptors. 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. Visitors to the Snake River area can explore the house-size boulders, box canyons, and other evidence left behind by the tremendous flood about 14,000 years ago. At Swan Falls (now Swan Falls Dam), peak discharge of the flood was an astounding 33 million cubic feet/second.

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Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Visitor Guide

Visitor Guide to Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Brochure

Brochure of Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Where are the Birds?

Where are the Birds brochure of Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Raptor Identification Guide

Raptor Identification Guide for Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Raptors Guide

Guide to Raptors at Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - More about Raptors

More about Raptors of Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey - Swan Falls Road Guide

Field Trip Guide for Swan Falls Road at Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Junior Explorers - Owls

Owls Coloring Book for Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Junior Explorers - Raptors

Raptors Coloring Book for Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Junior Explorers - Raptor Quest Activity Book

Raptor Quest Activity Book of Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

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Rare Plants of Idaho. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

BLM Idaho - Native Garden Guide

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BLM Idaho - Plants of the Boise Foothills

A Field Guide to Plants of the Boise Foothills. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/idaho/morley-nelson-snake-river-birds-of-prey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morley_Nelson_Snake_River_Birds_of_Prey_National_Conservation_Area The Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) has one of the densest populations of nesting raptors. 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. Visitors to the Snake River area can explore the house-size boulders, box canyons, and other evidence left behind by the tremendous flood about 14,000 years ago. At Swan Falls (now Swan Falls Dam), peak discharge of the flood was an astounding 33 million cubic feet/second.