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Dian (1011) is remembered for her boldness. Named for the groundbreaking conservationist and primatologist Dian Fossey, who took a hard stance against poaching and devoted her life to protecting primates in Rwanda, Dian (1011) lived up to her namesake. She was one of the more dominant birds in her cohort, usually among the first to eat, and she knew how to stand her ground. During one observation, when Mike's Bird (566) nipped at her through the pen, she promptly kicked back and sent him off.
Released into the wild in 2021, Dian (1011) made her way to Pinnacles National Park and integrated well into the social scene there. She was often seen soaring around the rock formations with other juvenile condors, including release cohort members Jane (1019), Rosalie (1036), Rachel (1042), and Iniko (1031). Dian (1011) died on May 4, 2025. She is missed by the flock and by the staff who watched her grow.
Released into the wild in 2021, Dian (1011) made her way to Pinnacles National Park and integrated well into the social scene there. She was often seen soaring around the rock formations with other juvenile condors, including release cohort members Jane (1019), Rosalie (1036), Rachel (1042), and Iniko (1031). Dian (1011) died on May 4, 2025. She is missed by the flock and by the staff who watched her grow.
