National Parks Traveler reports on the first condor chick in over a century to hatch in California's Pinnacles National Monument.Condors were put on the federal endangered species list in 1967, captive breeding programs began in the 80s to ward off complete extinction and reintroduction to Southern California began in the 90s.
The parents of this newly hatched chick were released into the wild and were seen doing courtship rituals last winter.
National Park Service Wildlife Biologist Daniel George reports that the first-time parent condors have been exhibiting normal behavior, regularly feeding and incubating the new nestling. He notes, "The milestone highlights regional efforts to bring the condor back from the brink of extinction."Read the full story: Condor chick is first to hatch in over a century at Pinnacles National Monument
The park has some tips for anyone interested in coming to view the birds:
Although the areas directly around the nest cliff will be closed to public use for the duration of the nesting period, public viewing is still possible. The strenuous hike to the viewing area is approximately two miles from the closest East or West Side parking areas. From the west, the elevation gain is approximately 1100 feet, and from the east it is over 1200 feet. Please ask in park Visitor Centers for more complete directions to the viewing area.
Photo from NPS
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