#646 “Kodama”
Sex: Female
Hatch Location & Date: Big Sur, 4/20/2012
Release Date: 3/25/2014
Offspring: None
Condor #646 has been named "Kodama," which means "Forest Spirit" in Japanese. Kodama hatched in a coastal Redwood nest, deep in the Big Sur forest, by the flock's dominant pair Condors #167 and #190. However, her life in the woods took a detour when she sustained a wing injury as a young chick before she could fledge. At 3 months of age, Kodama was transferred to the Los Angeles Zoo Condor care unit. Wing injuries can be quite serious for Condors, but we are happy to report that she has completely recovered.
Over the winter she was brought back to Big Sur to spend time in the flight pen with three other juveniles preparing for release. She was the only female of this cohort. Upon her release into the flight pen, she immediately hopped out of her kennel, briefly stood on a platform perch, and then took off to her next perch! In fact, Kodama seems to do most things with quick movements, from preening to playing, to checking out her new surroundings. For instance, she quickly pulled a plant from the ground that was growing in the flight pen and seemed to use it as a toy! On March 25th, 2014 she made an excellent transition into the free-flying flock when she was released. Kodama's wing is in tip-top shape; she's bright, beautiful, and flying high!
She has stuck close to Big Sur coast since her release and has paired with the infamous #204/#470. Although they have yet to successfully breed, we have high hopes for them. Good luck #646!
Over the winter she was brought back to Big Sur to spend time in the flight pen with three other juveniles preparing for release. She was the only female of this cohort. Upon her release into the flight pen, she immediately hopped out of her kennel, briefly stood on a platform perch, and then took off to her next perch! In fact, Kodama seems to do most things with quick movements, from preening to playing, to checking out her new surroundings. For instance, she quickly pulled a plant from the ground that was growing in the flight pen and seemed to use it as a toy! On March 25th, 2014 she made an excellent transition into the free-flying flock when she was released. Kodama's wing is in tip-top shape; she's bright, beautiful, and flying high!
She has stuck close to Big Sur coast since her release and has paired with the infamous #204/#470. Although they have yet to successfully breed, we have high hopes for them. Good luck #646!
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