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Bluebirds
Kestrels
& ​Golden Eagles

​Crooked River National Grasslands nest box trail
Mountain Bluebirds and American Kestrels​
   In a cooperative agreement with United States Forest Service (USFS), Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area installed three American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and six mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) nest boxes on Crooked River National Grassland near Crooked River Ranch in early 2018.  All but one of these nest boxes are located on "The Peninsula."
   Since monitoring began, American kestrels, mountain bluebirds, and ash-throated flycatchers have successfully nested in these boxes.

Deschutes Canyon area Golden Eagle nest surveys
   Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) volunteers monitor golden eagle activity along the Deschutes River canyon near Crooked River Ranch.  During February through May, FANs volunteers are observing nesting areas to determine how many are occupied by breeding pairs. From May through July, nesting areas are revisited to determine nesting outcome and age of eaglets. Our results are shared with Prineville BLM Wildlife Biologist Larry Ashton.  
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Photo Credit: Ilene Smith
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Photo Credit Ilene Smith
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  • Home
    • FANs Farewell Party
  • HIKES & ADVENTURES
    • 2024 Guided Hikes
    • Night Sky Adventure recap
  • Stewardship
    • Land Stewardship
    • Recent Projects
    • Nest Monitoring
  • EDUCATION
    • Lens on Learning
    • Native Plants Interpretive Garden
    • Weed Consultations
    • Wildlife Focus
  • ABOUT US
    • Board Members & Coordinators
    • FANs merchandise
  • RESOURCES
    • Exploring the Area
    • SCENIC VIDEOS
    • Related Links
  • ORDER BOOKS