Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

The area's 485,000 acres host some 800 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons that come each spring to mate and raise young.  The birds are not on display, and for the most part are wary of humans, usually keeping their distance.  The best times to look for raptors are mornings or early evenings in mid-March through June.  Numerous recreation activities besides bird-watching are also possible in the NCA.  The NCA is "nature in the rough," with few public facilities, but the birds and their environment offer rich rewards to those willing to experience the area on its own terms and who have the patience to fit into the natural rhythms of life here.