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Condor Releases

Each year, we release a group of California Condors at the Big Sur or San Simeon sanctuaries along the central coast. Our field staff transports young condors from captive breeding facilities, where they have been raised, to flight pens in the sanctuary where they will be released. They provide food and monitor the birds for at least several weeks in the pen to ensure that they are adjusting to their new environment and are well-prepared for life in the wild. Before being released, the condors are equipped with numbered wing tags and transmitters for identification and tracking in the field.

Condor Releases

12/4/21 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom-Chat
Iniko (1031) was released back to the wild along with Dian Fossey (1011) and Rachel Carson (1042). Dian was the first to make the move to leave the pen followed by Iniko who quickly displayed dominance over the carcass. ​Recorded December 4, 2021
11/2/21 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe and the crew hosted a dual camera live release of three young female condors; Jane Goodall (1019), Jan Hamber (1038), and Rosalie Barrow Edge(1036). Jane was the first to exit and with Rosa and Jan squeezung out just before we signed off. ​​
Recorded November 2, 2021
12/12/20 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe gave a detailed play by play as the remaining five condors were released in San Simeon. 
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Recorded December 12, 2020

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11/19/20 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe gave a detailed play by play as two of four condors fledged in San Simeon. View the rest of the cohort still in the release pen. 
Recorded November 19, 2020
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  • Who We Are
    • Bald Eagles - Our Beginning
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
    • Media Coverage
  • Condors
    • Condor Cams
    • Zoom-Chats
    • Baby Condors
    • My Condor Bios
    • Condor Releases
    • Videos and Photos
    • Condor Threats
    • Condor Field Work
    • Vultures of the World
    • Artists Supporting Condors
  • Education
    • Youth Programs
    • Partner Programming
    • Bilingual Education
    • Nature Prescription Programs
    • Salud y Naturaleza
    • Inspirational Youth
  • Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Ecological Services
    • Condor Presentations
  • Subscribe
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate >
      • Donate
      • Donate to Condor Recovery
      • Donate to Youth Education
      • Leadership Circle
    • Annual Membership
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Fund-A-Student
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • S'MORE in Big Sur
    • Events >
      • Annual Condor Fundraiser
    • Legacy Society
    • Our Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • Shop