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Condor Zoom-Chats

Join Ventana Wildlife Society biologists and featured guests for a monthly one-hour Zoom chat on everything condors.
​Hear the latest news on condor nesting, releases, and population recovery. Get your questions answered live. 
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Thursday, June 30 - 4:00PM (PT)
Tune-in for real-time answers to your burning condor questions as Sr. Wildlife Biologist, Joe Burnett, and the VWS Condor Crew take you through the latest updates on the California Condor flock.
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2022 Condor Zoom-Chats

May 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew shared tragic news of recent losses, heartwarming stories like Iniko and Redwood Queen reuniting on the Big Sur feeding slope, as well as an update on rest of the central California flock, including the 2022 nesting pairs. Recorded May 26, 2022.

April 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew shared fun stories and an update on the central California flock, including the 2022 nesting pairs, recent condor losses, and enjoyable successes. Great stories of the sightings of last year's chicks, Recorded April 28, 2022.

March 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat
Special guest Dr. Zeka Glucs shared her journey working with condors as one of our interns to her work and research projects as a Program Director at Predatory Bird Research Group at UC Santa Cruz. The Condor Crew gave updates on the Yurok Condor transfer, news on nesting pairs, and who we've seen at the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary feeding slope. Recorded March 31, 2022.

February 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew gave an update on the central California flock, including the nesting pairs forming this year, recent injuries, and more.  The incredible story of Junipero, a one-legged condor dad who lost his mate during last year's breeding season continues on.  Is his chick still alive?  Thank you Cali Condor for your technical assistance!  Recorded February 24, 2022.

January 2022 Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew gave a full update on Iniko and the released condors, Junipero, the potential nesting pairs for 2022, and the eligible bachelors of the season. Includes stunning photos and a fantastic movement map. Recorded January 27, 2022. 
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2020 monthly zoom-chats
2020 Monthly Zoom-Chats
​​April 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat  
Baby Condor Just Hatched in Big Sur! Learn where the condors in central California roam and best locations to try to view them. Recorded April 28, 2020

​​May 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat  
After an update by Condor Joe, guest photographer, Tim Huntington, talks about how he shoots such magnificent condor photos. Recorded May 28, 2020

​​June 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat  
Condor Joe reveals the condor baby's new name.
​Recorded June 25, 2020

​​July 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat  
Condor Joe and the condor crew give an update on Baby Iniko. ​Recorded July 30, 2020. 

​August 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat  
Condor Joe and Mike Stake cover the latest fire update and provide and overview of Vultures of the World.
​Recorded August 27, 2020. 

​September 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave a detailed update on the Dolan Fire and how it impacted Iniko and the other condors.  Joe and the crew stayed on and answering more questions. ​Recorded September 24, 2020

​October 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave a detailed account of Iniko's rescue and gender reveal!  Formerly missing condors now presumed dead. Recorded October 29, 2020

November 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave an update on Iniko and 1033 after a wonderful presentation by Linda Yamane of Native American Condor Art. 
​Recorded November 19, 2020

December 2020 Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave an update on Iniko and 1033 (Eva) after a recap of the Dec condor release and stories by the field crew monitoring the San Simeon Nine. Joe also gave a sneak peek at what pairs are mating and may have potential nests in the spring. 
​Recorded December 17, 2020
2021 monthly zoom-chats
2021 Monthly Zoom-Chats
January Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave an update on the potential mating pairs this spring, including Redwood Queen's new interest, an update on how Iniko and Eva are doing at the LA Zoo, shared the sad news of Scabbers, Condor 901, updated on how the rains are affecting the flock and the rebuild project, and heard from the crew about how the San Simeon Nine are doing. 
​Recorded January 28, 2021.
​February Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe gave an update on the mating pairs and eggs laid so far this year, an update on Iniko and Eva at the LA Zoo, updates on how the weather has been affecting our work, the San Simeon Nine's whereabouts, and more. ​Recorded February 25, 2021.
March Condor Zoom-Chat
Darren gave a condor flock update before we heard great stories from Pete Bloom, who was instrumental in bringing the wild condor population of 22 into captivity, in the 1980's. ​Recorded March 25, 2021.
April Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe along with staff and guest Alacia Welch from the Pinnales National Park gave an update on Redwood Queen and Phoenix's egg, and the rest of the mating pairs and eggs laid so far this year in central California, an update on Iniko and Eva at the LA Zoo, updates on the San Simeon Nine's flights, and more. ​Recorded April 29, 2021.
May Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe and guest Joseph Brandt from the US Fish and Wildlife told stories of the early days of finding and climbing into condor nests in the Ventana Wilderness . Joe gave an update on the current pairs and eggs laid so far this year, an update on Iniko and Eva at the LA Zoo, updates and a new map highlighting the San Simeon Nine's flights, and more. ​Recorded May 27, 2021.
June Condor Zoom-Chat
Mike Stake, Darren Gross, and Kelly Sorenson sit down to discuss the most critical issue facing condor recovery: lead poisoning from ingestion of spent lead ammunition. Recorded June 24, 2021.
July Condor Zoom-Chat
After an update on the condor flock and the latest losses, Dr Herman from the Oakland Zoo shared their collaborative support for the condor recovery program. Recorded July 29, 2021.
August Condor Zoom-Chat
After an update on the condor flock and the news regarding Eva becoming a vital part of the breeding program at the LA Zoo, we heard from Chris West and Tiana Claussen-Williams with the Yurok Condor Restoration Program about their progress and timing in receiving their first cohort of condors. Recorded August 26, 2021.
September Condor Zoom-Chat
Meet the five condors named after female conservationists. The votes are in for Jan Hamber, Dian Fossey, Jane Goodall, Rachel Carson, Rosalie Barrow Edge. Hear about the news of the November condor release, the upcoming arrival of Iniko in San Simeon, and for the first time, glimpse the transfer process of California Condors to our facility, in an heartwarming video shot by our own field crew! Recorded September 30, 2021.
October Condor Zoom-Chat
Condor Joe and the crew gave an update on Iniko and the San Simeon Five with some wonderful video footage and photos. Learn why/how each condor earned their given name directly from the interns who've been observing them and decided which birds fit each name best based on their behavior. Recorded October 28, 2021. 
November Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew gave a full San Simeon cohort update, including some never before seen pictures of recently fledged wild chick, #1104. Recorded November 18, 2021. 
December Condor Zoom-Chat
The condor crew gave a full update on Iniko and the released condors, Dian (1011), Jane (1019), Rosa (1036),  1038, and 1042. Joe also discussed at length Junipero's situation (he recently lost a leg). Recorded December 16, 2021. 
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  • Who We Are
    • Bald Eagles - Our Beginning
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Contact Us
    • Media Coverage
  • Condors
    • Condor Cams
    • Zoom-Chats
    • Baby Condors
    • My Condor Bios
    • Condor Releases
    • Videos and Photos
    • Condor Threats
    • Condor Field Work
    • Vultures of the World
    • Artists Supporting Condors
  • Education
    • Youth Programs
    • Partner Programming
    • Bilingual Education
    • Nature Prescription Programs
    • Salud y Naturaleza
    • Inspirational Youth
  • Services
    • Ecological Services
    • Condor Presentations
  • Subscribe
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate >
      • Donate
      • Donate to Condor Recovery
      • Donate to Youth Education
      • Leadership Circle
    • Annual Membership
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Fund-A-Student
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • S'MORE in Big Sur
    • Events >
      • Annual Condor Fundraiser
    • Legacy Society
    • Our Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • Shop