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Nomad (574)'s father, Puff Daddy (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 Daddy (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 Condor (1104) was hatched. Fast forward to 2022, 1104 is fully fledged and flying free!
Recently, Nomad (574)’s mate, Miracle (538), has been spending more of her time with his dad, Puff Daddy (219). It appears she may choose to nest with Puff Daddy (219) instead of Nomad (574) this year. 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 soon.
Watch the video below to see Nomad (574) feeding his chick, 1104.
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 Daddy (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 Condor (1104) was hatched. Fast forward to 2022, 1104 is fully fledged and flying free!
Recently, Nomad (574)’s mate, Miracle (538), has been spending more of her time with his dad, Puff Daddy (219). It appears she may choose to nest with Puff Daddy (219) instead of Nomad (574) this year. 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 soon.
Watch the video below to see Nomad (574) feeding his chick, 1104.
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