Condor Canyon
2024 | Run Time 56:46
By Ventana Wildlife Society
Distributed by PBS/NETA 2025-2028

This film tells the story of a female condor named "Traveler" who survives lead poisoning while her mate raises their chick, illustrating the species' resilience and the ongoing conservation efforts.

California Condor - A Day In The Life 
2024 | Run Time 24 min
​By Filmmaker Tim Huntington

This film uses the structure of a day in the life of a California condor to illustrate how impressive, sophisticated and cool this critically endangered species is. 

about tim huntington

Originally from the UK, Tim Huntington has lived in California for over 20 years. An award winning still photographer, he has been branching out into shooting video too. This is Tim's second condor film, don't miss his first, The California Condors of Big Sur.

​"Many Thanks . . .
​I'd like to especially thank biologists Danaé, Darren and Kara for allowing me to tap into their knowledge and passion, and for being great sports in finding new ways to communicate that knowledge (if you've watched the film, you'll know what I'm referring to).

I'd also like to thank the folks at Ventana Wildlife Society for letting me tag along here and there as they performed nest observations and worked in their sanctuary.

Finally, I'd like to thank all the folks that are part of the condor recovery program. I've been involved with the program in one way or another for over 12 years so far, and it's been a real privilege to get to work with such a passionate and dedicated group of people." Tim Huntington

Condor Country 
2024 | Run Time 26:46
PBS, RefreshQuest

Host Jeremy Maupin sets off in search for one of the holy grails of birds, the California Condor. Once on the brink of extinction, the California Condor is making a comeback, but finding one still proves a difficult task as Jeremy searches the outskirts of the Los Angeles wilderness and far out into the countryside and skies above.

Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories 
2022 | Run Time 64 min (three-part series)
​By Ventana Wildlife Society

This film, featuring contributions from Tim Huntington, follows wilderness documentarian Ross Thomas as he learns the inspiring stories of the critically endangered California condor and the people tirelessly working to ensure their survival along the Big Sur coast.

The California Condors of Big Sur ​
2016 | Run time 27 minutes
​By Filmmaker Tim Huntington

Documents the ongoing recovery of the California Condor through both the people working on the recovery program and exploring the birds' social structure and individual interactions.

about tim huntington

Originally from the UK, Tim Huntington has lived in California for over 20 years. An award winning still photographer, he has been branching out into shooting video too. This is Tim's second condor film, don't miss his first, The California Condors of Big Sur.

​"Many Thanks . . .
​I'd like to especially thank biologists Danaé, Darren and Kara for allowing me to tap into their knowledge and passion, and for being great sports in finding new ways to communicate that knowledge (if you've watched the film, you'll know what I'm referring to).

I'd also like to thank the folks at Ventana Wildlife Society for letting me tag along here and there as they performed nest observations and worked in their sanctuary.

Finally, I'd like to thank all the folks that are part of the condor recovery program. I've been involved with the program in one way or another for over 12 years so far, and it's been a real privilege to get to work with such a passionate and dedicated group of people." Tim Huntington

A Flight Plan for the California Condor ​​
2015 | Run time 30 minutes
By Oakland Zoo

Directed by Nancy Filippi | Produced by Nicky Mora, this documentary details the ongoing conservation initiatives aimed at saving the California condor from extinction.

The Condor's Shadow 
2013 | Run Time 57 min
By Jeff McLoughlin

This film follows field biologist Joseph Brandt and his team as they work to recover the California condor population. It provides an in-depth look at the challenges and triumphs of modern conservation efforts.

Condor 
1986 | Run Time 58 min
By Robert Redford, National Audubon Society. Distributed by PBS

Narrated by Robert Redford, this National Audubon Society and PBS production documents the critical efforts to save the California condor from extinction during the 1980s. At the time of filming, only six condors remained in the wild. The documentary highlights the collaborative conservation strategies employed to rescue the species.