Latest
News - Updated 02/28/08
- 2008 Tour dates are now posted. You can view them by clicking on the "Tours" tab at the top of the webpage.
The Snake
River “Birds of Prey” National Conservation Area is located
just 30 miles (as the eagle flies) from Boise, Idaho.
At its heart is the spectacular Snake River canyon that
was created by the great Bonneville flood. This world
famous area was controversial in its beginning and was
given protection only after a long and extensive research
and education program. This was instrumental in convincing
Congress to create and set aside these 482,000 plus acres
of raptor nesting and hunting grounds.
Teachers
and homeschoolers--click on "Classrooms in the Wild"
for educational field trip opportunities.
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TOUR
GIFT CERTIFICATES!
Give
the perfect gift to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors, geology,
birds, or wildlife of Idaho! Please visit the "Reserve"
section of our website for more information.
Remembering
Morley...
(1916 - 2005)
Morley Nelson passed away in 2005. He was the inspiration behind
Snake River Birds of Prey Expeditions. We have created a dedication
page in his honor. We miss you Morley!
(Click
on the picture of Morley above to view his dedication page.)
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Discover
our fun & informative Idaho travel experience as featured
in The New York Times, Audubon,
Sunset, Northwest Traveler, American Falconry, National
Geographic, Idaho, and Horizon Air magazines...
We have
a special interest in the Snake River Birds of Prey National
Conservation Area, and for 30 years have offered a wide
variety of field trips into the area. On our trips, we
explain the natural forces that created this unique area
and what makes it so attractive to nesting raptors. We
also talk about the ecological challenges facing the area
today and mix in discussions of geology and history of
the surrounding area.
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Even though
the trips are very educational, they’re a lot more fun
than sitting in a classroom. You will have a chance to
view many species of “Birds of Prey.” Some
of the birds we hope you will see include the golden eagle;
prairie falcon; red-tailed, ferruginous, marsh, and Swainson’s
hawks; American kestrels; turkey vultures; barn, great
horned, short-eared, screech, burrowing, and long-eared
owls; and ravens.
Meet Your Hosts:
 
Steve and
Jill Guinn have been operating Birds of Prey Expeditions
for over 30 years and have been involved in all facets of raptor education and protection. Together with Morley Nelson, they have
escorted thousands of visitors from around the world through
the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Special Guest Hosts:
Come join Tyler and Norman Nelson, the sons of the late, renowned conservationalist and falconer Morley Nelson as they guide you on a very special trip deep inside the Snake River Canyon. They are two-time EMMY Award winning cinematographers and have spent most of their lives exploring, filming, and climbing raptor nests in the National Conservation Area. Learn how they filmed the famous scenes in the numerous Walt Disney movies they worked on. Discover the best times of day to locate, identify and film raptors in the canyon with your still camera. Enjoy the spiritual surroundings and aerial acrobatics of the world's fastest animals. Check out their work at www.echofilms.com. |
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