Biologists have confirmed the first California condor nest from
the Pinnacles National Monument flock since the reintroduction
effort began there for the endangered bird in 2003, according to a
press release from the monument.
HOLLISTER
Biologists have confirmed the first California condor nest from the Pinnacle National Monument flock since the reintroduction effort began there for the endangered bird in 2003, according to a press release from the monument.
A 1-1/2-year-old male mated with a 6-year-old female, while the nest is on a private ranch in San Benito County, according to the release. Biologists will be working with the ranch owners on a “collaborative management nest monitoring strategy,” according to the statement.
Condor eggs take an average of 57 days to hatch. Nestlings remain flightless for another six months or so, according to the statement.
There have been five groupings of condors released at Pinnacles, bringing the total to 23 free-flying birds.
For an expanded version of this story, see The Weekend Pinnacle on Friday.
