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"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. 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 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. Here cliffs towering up to 700 feet above the Snake River provide countless ledges, cracks and crevices for nesting raptors. These magnificent birds launch from their cliffside aeries to soar and hunt on warm air currents rising from the canyon floor." (from BLM webpage)
In 2018 the BOPNCA celebrated its 25th anniversary, and supported Artists In Residence from three different art disciplines. I was awarded the honor of being the Photographic Artist In Residence. The galleries in this group display the many aspects of conservation that the BLM supports and pursues at this amazing tract of public land.
In 2018 the BOPNCA celebrated its 25th anniversary, and supported Artists In Residence from three different art disciplines. I was awarded the honor of being the Photographic Artist In Residence. The galleries in this group display the many aspects of conservation that the BLM supports and pursues at this amazing tract of public land.
Ferruginous Hawk Banding on the NCA
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84 photos
Created 18-Mar-26
Modified 18-Mar-26
Screech Owl Banding with BLM
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30 photos
Created 18-Mar-26
Modified 18-Mar-26
© Photo by Jim Shane