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Jack Hoying | profile | all galleries >> Photos from our Trips >> Lake Powell Area Hiking and Boating - June 2007 >> California Condors over the Colorado River (Navaho Bridge area) tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

California Condors over the Colorado River (Navaho Bridge area)

Scientific Name: Gymnogyps californianus

Population low: 22 individuals in 1982
2004 Population: 218 individuals

Wild California Condor Population: 94
Arizona: 45
Southern California: 20
Central California: 24
Baja California: 5
California Condors in Field Pens Awaiting Release: 20
Arizona: 6
Southern California: 6 + 1 Mentor Bird
Central California: 2 + 1 Mentor Bird
Baja California: 3 + 1 Mentor Bird
Captive Population of California Condors: 104
World Center for Birds of Prey: 41
San Diego Wild Animal Park: 25
Los Angeles Zoo: 26
Oregon Zoo: 12
(2004 Information)
Radio Tracking and ID Numbers on Wings
Radio Tracking and ID Numbers on Wings		 Sailing over the Colorado River
Sailing over the Colorado River		 #50 diving off a cliff
#50 diving off a cliff		 Reflecting the Sun
Reflecting the Sun
5 Condors in one Photo
5 Condors in one Photo

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Dirck Brinckerhoff02-Jul-2007 03:56
I didn't realize they were so well marked, cataloged and tracked. Congratulations on the sighting.
Mark Krauss30-Jun-2007 18:08
Congratulations on seeing and capturing these!
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