Posts tagged Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
Golden Eagle Research at the Raptor Research Center
Golden Eagle Research at the Raptor Research Center

For more than 50 years, Boise State University’s Raptor Research Center has led groundbreaking golden eagle research in the Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. This long-term study examines golden eagle population decline, breeding biology, and post-fledging behavior to better understand the environmental factors shaping eagle survival and conservation in the western United States.

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Planting Event Brings Hope After Devastating Range Fire Sweeps the NCA
Planting Event Brings Hope After Devastating Range Fire Sweeps the NCA

In December, the Birds of Prey Partnership joined agency partners to restore fire-damaged habitat in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA. Over 1,000 native plants—including sagebrush, penstemon, and rabbitbrush—were installed to support threatened species and shrub-steppe ecosystems, marking a major step in ongoing post-fire restoration efforts.

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Reflections on Raptor Fest 2025
Reflections on Raptor Fest 2025

This year’s Raptor Fest was a huge success! Here, our Intern Annabel Christiansen reflects on the day and what it means to our organization.

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