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Ventana (444), after being laid in captivity, was raised in the wild by dominant foster father, Kingpin (167), and her rather overprotective foster mother, Redwood Queen (190). Ventana (444) also had the honor of growing up in the first-ever recorded redwood tree nest! She spent the first six months of her life about forty feet off the ground in a giant redwood cavity. As she grew larger, she began to hop and fly from branch to branch through the redwood forest, which was a delight for our field crew to witness! Thanks to her foster parents, who were at the top of the Big Sur Flock's hierarchy at the time, Ventana (444) assimilated into the condor flock very smoothly.
Ventana (444) spent most of her time at Pinnacles National Park (PNP). In 2012, biologists noticed that she started spending more time with PNP Condor (340). In the spring of 2013, remote observations confirmed the presence of an egg in one of their favorite caves! The egg failed, but this is common for a young couple. Unfortunately, Ventana (444) was unable to successfully nest before her untimely death in 2014.
Ventana (444) spent most of her time at Pinnacles National Park (PNP). In 2012, biologists noticed that she started spending more time with PNP Condor (340). In the spring of 2013, remote observations confirmed the presence of an egg in one of their favorite caves! The egg failed, but this is common for a young couple. Unfortunately, Ventana (444) was unable to successfully nest before her untimely death in 2014.
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