#538 “Miracle”
Sex: Female
Hatch Location & Date: Big Sur, 5/23/2009
Release Date: Wild Reared
Breeding Status: Paired with #574
Offspring: #892 , #992
Miracle is the first completely wild chick in Big Sur in over a century, making her appearance a truly momentous event in the history of the condor recovery program. Her parents, Condor #209 and Condor #236 laid, hatched, reared, and fledged her without management intervention. Because of this, Miracle represents a positive step towards a more "hands off" approach.
After several years of exploring the whole coast, #538 paired with another wild reared condor - #574. They made history by having the first nest of wild-born California condors in the state since 1985. But that’s not all: They were able to successfully raise a chick (#892) - the first second-generation wild-born condor in decades!
After several years of exploring the whole coast, #538 paired with another wild reared condor - #574. They made history by having the first nest of wild-born California condors in the state since 1985. But that’s not all: They were able to successfully raise a chick (#892) - the first second-generation wild-born condor in decades!
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