California condors killed by avian flu for first time, increasing risk to famed species – Santa Cruz Sentinel
A juvenile California condor lands at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s Condor Sanctuary in Big Sur, California, Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) A famous species that is slowly recovering from the brink of extinction, the California Condor, America’s largest bird, faces a new threat. At least 18 birds have died from […]
California condors killed by avian flu in northern Arizona
Three California condors in northern Arizona die after being infected Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Peregrine Foundation first observed a bird in the wild showing signs of the disease on March 9, according to the National Park Service. Initially, lead poisoning was suspected. Crew members worked to monitor other birds that exhibited similar behavior […]
Big Sur sanctuary for California condors on the cusp of rebirth – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Big Sur — Deep in this breathtaking wilderness, a California condor leaps from the sunlit skeleton of scorched ponderosa pines. Large wings cut through the mountain air, creating a low, rolling hum. Soon, he also leaps from a tree crowded with nearly ten majestic birds. In a howling chorus of wind and wings, they soar […]
