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.
Next Zoominar-Chat
Thursday January 27 - 4:00PM (PT)
Join Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor team on Thursday January 27 at 4:00PM (PT). Condor Joe and the crew will be giving updates on the flock, Junipero, the four young condors being held for the Yurok Condor Restoration Program, and Iniko (1031) updates.
Thursday January 27 - 4:00PM (PT)
Join Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor team on Thursday January 27 at 4:00PM (PT). Condor Joe and the crew will be giving updates on the flock, Junipero, the four young condors being held for the Yurok Condor Restoration Program, and Iniko (1031) updates.
Six young condors, including Iniko, were released to the wild!
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12/4/21 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom-Chat
Iniko (1031) was released back to the wild along with Dian Fossey (1011) and Rachel Carson (1042). Dian was the first to make the move to leave the pen followed by Iniko who quickly displayed dominance over the carcass. Recorded December 4, 2021 Vertical Divider
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11/2/21 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe and the crew hosted a dual camera live release of three young female condors; Jane Goodall (1019), Jan Hamber (1038), and Rosalie Barrow Edge(1036). Jane was the first to exit and with Rosa and Jan squeezung out just before we signed off. Recorded November 2, 2021 |
Zoom-Chat ArchiveDecember 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Archives
Starting our monthly condor zoom-chats in April 2020 we had a year full of extreme events: from the Dolan Wildfire that destroyed our Big Sur Condor Sanctuary facilities and took 11 condor's lives to the birth of Condor 1031, Iniko, live on our condor nest cam and her survival of the fire and eventual removal after a forced tumble from the high-up Redwood nest. None total zoom-chat recordings.
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 Vertical Divider
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Condor Release Archive12/12/20 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe gave a detailed play by play as the remaining five condors were released in San Simeon. Recorded December 12, 2020 11/19/20 CONDOR RELEASE via Zoom
Condor Joe gave a detailed play by play as two of four condors fledged in San Simeon. View the rest of the cohort still in the release pen. Recorded November 19, 2020 |
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