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Inside Prairie Falcon Research: Zoe Bonerbo’s Work in the NCA
Inside Prairie Falcon Research: Zoe Bonerbo’s Work in the NCA

Discover how raptor biologist Zoe Bonerbo is studying prairie falcons in the NCA, exploring their nesting success, foraging behavior, and the factors affecting their survival. Learn how this research helps protect one of North America’s most unique grassland predators.

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Addressing ferruginous hawk research gaps in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA
Addressing ferruginous hawk research gaps in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA

Our intern Annabel headed out with the ferruginous hawk research team to learn more about the work that they are doing to improve breeding outcomes for this endangered bird of prey.

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NEW RESEARCH: Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) Abundance in a National Conservation Area in Idaho Has Increased since the 1970s–1990s
NEW RESEARCH: Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) Abundance in a National Conservation Area in Idaho Has Increased since the 1970s–1990s

The long term data set has shown that prairie falcons have increased in abundance within the boundaries of the NCA showing that, for the moment, the area is an effective conservation refuge.

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Habitat Improvement Program update
Habitat Improvement Program update

An update on our Habitat Improvement Program - what’s been done, what’s happening next and what the future holds for the seedlings.

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The American Goshawk Project - addressing knowledge gaps in goshawk research
The American Goshawk Project - addressing knowledge gaps in goshawk research

Read Jessy Wilson’s blog to hear more about fascinating research into American goshawks.

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Researching golden eagles in the NCA over 50 years - The Golden Eagle Project
Researching golden eagles in the NCA over 50 years - The Golden Eagle Project

Read all about one of the world’s longest running raptor research projects - the golden eagle project running in the Morley Nelson Snake River NCA.

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