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The Condor Chat

Monthly podcast bringing you the latest in condor news - since April 2020​
​Catch up on our condor flock! The last Thursday of every month go behind the scenes with the condor crew about nesting, releases, population recovery, and hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories about the Central California flock.
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​​Joe Burnett and the condor crew take you on a behind-the-scenes look at the seven young condors preparing for release. Find out the names chosen for the young condors, and meet Bernie (1302)'s remarkable hatching story.
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Watch August 2025
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Five years after the Dolan Fire, Joe Burnett, Darren Gross, and special guest Wildlife Biologist Evan McWreath reflect on the devastation it caused, the hope inspired by one surviving condor chick, and the ongoing rebuilding of the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary.
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Watch July 2025
Get the latest on Central California’s condor flock - exciting nesting news, the newest Condor Cam, population updates, and a heartbreaking turn for one Big Sur condor.
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We have unusual nesting news, flock updates, and a presentation from CSU Monterey Bay graduate Valerie Aring on condor feeding and nesting behaviors.
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Watch May 2025
Go behind the scenes with the Condor Canyon team as they reveal how filmmaking, fundraising, and rugged fieldwork came together to tell the story of the California condor’s beauty and resilience.
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Watch April 2025
We’re celebrating Iniko (1031)’s 5th birthday! Born the year of the 2020 Dolan Fire, she survived the blaze that took Kingpin ( 167) In Memoriamher father, Kingpin (167) and triumphed over extraordinary challenges in her first year.
Watch March 2025
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Join Condor Biologist Danaé Mouton for an inside look at cooperative breeding and the fascinating trio dynamics of California Condors—a presentation she first shared at the 2024 Raptor Research Foundation Annual Meeting.
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Watch February 2025
Learn how condor mating season is progressing and see their transition into Nesting season. Watch footage of untagged juveniles learning the ropes at the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary.
Watch January 2025
With condor mating season underway, there’s plenty to cover—including new fledglings at the Condor Sanctuary, population updates, and answers to your questions.
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Our Beginning - Bald Eagles
    • Our Story
    • Staff
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • CONDORS
    • Condor Overview
    • Biology
    • Field Work
    • Live Cams
    • My Condor Bios >
      • In Memoriam
    • Nesting
    • Threats
    • Vultures of the World
    • Releases
    • The Condor Chat
    • Species Status
  • Education
    • Education Overview
    • PUBLIC PROGRAMS >
      • Youth Programs
      • Community Hubs
    • PARTNER PROGRAMS >
      • Teen Watershed Program
      • Educator Support
      • Wellness Through Nature >
        • Salud Y Naturaleza
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • SMORE in Big Sur
  • Services
    • Condor Presentations
    • Ecological Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Wildlife Data Management Tools
  • Media
    • Media Coverage
    • Condor Filmography >
      • 2025: Condor Canyon >
        • Order Copy of Condor Canyon
      • 2022: Giants of big Sur
      • Full Collection
    • Short Videos
    • Reward for Arrest of Condor Shooter
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate >
      • Adopt-A-Condor
      • Donate
      • Save The Condors
      • Stewardship Circle
      • Legacy Society
    • Subscribe
    • Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • donate
  • Shop