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Poppy (664) had a rather unusual upbringing in that she had three parents. Her biological parents, Condor (251) and Condor (306), were only determined after testing her DNA since the parents were assisted by Condor (251)'s other mate, Condor (222). The two ladies never showed jealousy over the attentions of Condor (251) and the trio provided Poppy (664) with excellent care - sometimes it takes a village! They cooperatively raised Poppy (664) in a massive coastal redwood tree. When condor fledglings are hungry, they engage in "wing-begging" behavior: flapping their short wings in front of a parent in order to get fed. The parenting trio dynamic was confirmed when Poppy (664) wing-begged to Condor (222) and she fed him. While we have documented trios before, they are less common than traditional male/female pairings.
Poppy (664) spent most of her time exploring her natal territory. She could often be seen flying the Big Sur coast with Condor (251) and Condor (222). She was a vibrant and well-kept young condor, hence her nickname, Poppy, like the vibrant California Poppy wildflowers that blanket the coast in the springtime.
Poppy (664) spent most of her time exploring her natal territory. She could often be seen flying the Big Sur coast with Condor (251) and Condor (222). She was a vibrant and well-kept young condor, hence her nickname, Poppy, like the vibrant California Poppy wildflowers that blanket the coast in the springtime.
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