Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Visitor Guide

Crags and crevices, the deep canyon of the Snake River, thermal updrafts, and a broad plateau rich in small wildlife provide habitat for the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America – and perhaps, the world. The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) was established by Congress in 1993 to recognize and perpetuate the area’s wildlife values. In March 2009, the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act was signed into law. Among other things, this law recognized Morley Nelson as a
long-time advocate for birds of prey and the NCA by adding his name to the area’s name. It is now the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, managed by the Idaho BLM.