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Bringing California's iconic wildlife back from the brink and inspiring the next generation to protect it
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All five rookies take flight!

With Bucky (1087) waiting outside on Oct 24, ​Obsidian (1333) was first out of the pen at 10:02AM (PT), followed by Serpentine (1339), Marble (1345), who then wrestled on his perch until he fell off, and Pumice (1332) who stepped out at 10:59AM just as Thunderchief (758), flew in. Chert (1331) followed at 11:17AM, just after Joe signed off. Catch the bonus time and Joe's great stories in the recording!, 
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Remembering Nomad (574)

Nomad (574) died on September 30 at Oakland Zoo from severe lead poisoning. Lead remains the leading cause of death in wild condors, and the one threat we can do something about.
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Back in the wild: Condor (868) and Condor (340)

After recovering from lead poisoning, both returned to the wild in August, with a CAL FIRE escort when the Timber Fire blocked access to our Big Sur Sanctuary. Both have since flown to Pinnacles National Park.
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OUR WORK
​Our Work

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California Condors

Releasing, tracking and caring for the central California flock since 1997.
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Natural Science Education

Connecting youth and families across Monterey County with nature since 1992.
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Non-Lead Ammunition

Working with hunters and ranchers to remove the leading cause of condor deaths.
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Nearly 50 years

​caring for central coast wildlife

3 decades

returning California Condors to the wild

70 bald Eagles

released in the 1980s and 1990s

1300+

young people discovering nature with us each year
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BEYOND CONDORS
Our work reaches far beyond condors

From the Bald Eagles where our story began to Snowy Plovers, songbirds and butterflies, dozens of species have felt the impact of our work.
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  • ABOUT
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Documents
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
  • OUR WORK
    • Our Work
    • Bald Eagle
    • Condors
    • Education
    • Non-Lead Ammo
    • Ecological Services
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Get Involved
    • Save The Condors
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Legacy Society
    • Live Condor Cams
    • The Condor Chat
    • Subscribe
  • Donate
  • Shop