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Nomad (574)'s father, Puff (219), was released in Big Sur while his mother, Condor (310), was released in Pinnacles National Park. The two established a breeding territory between the two sites. At first, we weren't sure where Nomad (574) was going to spend more of his time after he fledged, but he mimicked his parents' habit of splitting time between the two release sites.
His first trapping experience was in Big Sur and it was such a shock to him that it scared him away for a few months, but he gradually began wandering back. When he was hanging around Big Sur as a young fledgling, his father, Puff (219), would show him feeding techniques, which was very cute and endearing to watch.
Nomad (574) paired with fellow wild-fledged condor, Miracle (538), in 2017 and together they made history by having the first wild-born California Condor in the state since 1985. But that’s not all: They were able to successfully raise a chick - the first second-generation wild-born condor in decades! Unfortunately, in 2020, Nomad (574) and Miracle (538) lost their second hatched chick, Mystic (992), in the Dolan Fire.
In 2021, Nomad (574) and Miracle (538) had another successful nesting attempt and chick Otter (1104) was hatched. Fast forward to 2022, Otter (1104) is fully fledged and flying free!
Recently, Nomad (574)’s mate, Miracle (538), has chosen to pair with his dad, Puff (219). While the split is unfortunate for Nomad (574), this steadfast male continues to maintain his nesting territory, and we’re confident that he’ll be able to woo another breeding female.
His first trapping experience was in Big Sur and it was such a shock to him that it scared him away for a few months, but he gradually began wandering back. When he was hanging around Big Sur as a young fledgling, his father, Puff (219), would show him feeding techniques, which was very cute and endearing to watch.
Nomad (574) paired with fellow wild-fledged condor, Miracle (538), in 2017 and together they made history by having the first wild-born California Condor in the state since 1985. But that’s not all: They were able to successfully raise a chick - the first second-generation wild-born condor in decades! Unfortunately, in 2020, Nomad (574) and Miracle (538) lost their second hatched chick, Mystic (992), in the Dolan Fire.
In 2021, Nomad (574) and Miracle (538) had another successful nesting attempt and chick Otter (1104) was hatched. Fast forward to 2022, Otter (1104) is fully fledged and flying free!
Recently, Nomad (574)’s mate, Miracle (538), has chosen to pair with his dad, Puff (219). While the split is unfortunate for Nomad (574), this steadfast male continues to maintain his nesting territory, and we’re confident that he’ll be able to woo another breeding female.
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