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See live streaming Condor Cam, by Ventana Wildlife Society
California condors, Gymnogyps californianus, are currently being reintroduced to the central coast by the Ventana Wildlife Society, which is a non-profit, 501(c)3, organization. The Society is dedicated to the preservation of native plants and animals through research, education, and restoration. By the efforts of the Ventana Wildlife Society, Condors are now seen throughout the mountains, coastal canyons and valleys of Big Sur. You can help in these efforts by donating time or money. Please contact the Ventana Wildlife Society directly if you would like to help. At the turn of the century, the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) population began to plummet after decades of wanton shooting and poisoning. While habitat loss is a factor and limits the total population, the habitat that remains is still intact to sustain a population of condors. In 1987, the last wild condor was taken into captivity to join 26 others. A successful captive breeding and reintroduction program turned the tide. In 1998, the total population reached 150 birds, and 35 of those were in the wild. Given the success of bald eagle reintroduction, Ventana Wildlife Society was requested by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to join the California Condor Recovery Program in a ten-year first phase effort to bring the condor back from the brink of extinction. VWS is the first private non-profit in California to release condors. These majestic birds can be seen flying over the mountains and valleys of California's Central Coast. The goal of VWS is to restore condors to California. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce the Condor Recovery Program Website |
 The first known and recorded of the reintroduced Condors feeding on dead seal in Big Sur. Photo by Stan Russell  Condor flying over dead seal on beach ©Stan Russell
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Click Here to view Condor Field Notes for 2006 Click Here to view Condor Field Notes for 2005 Click Here to view Condor Field Notes for 2004 Click Here to view Condor Field Notes for 2003 Click Here to view Condor Field Notes for 2002 For More Information Contact: Condor watching locations:
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Big Sur Chamber of Commerce - http://www.bigsurcalifornia.org (831) 667-2100