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Coast
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Topic: Condors Flying Back from Extinction, 10 new...fin Posted: 24 June 2024 at 09:26 |
Flying Carefree Back from Extinction, What a Wonderful sight to see
Arizona Fish & Game (quote): The bird’s remarkable battle from extinction began after being placed on the federal endangered species list in 1967. In 1982, only 22 California condors were left in the world. The birds were captured to start a captive breeding program and save the species. The first reintroductions of captive-reared condors into the wild began in Arizona in 1996 and continues today with periodic releases at sites in California, Mexico and at the Vermilion Cliffs in northern Arizona. The rugged sandstone at Vermilion Cliffs, or as I had gotten to Know it "the Monster" spectacular sight to see In 2003, Arizona celebrated the fledging of a wild condor chick — the first in the state in more than 100 years. By 2018, more than 85 condors were flying free in Arizona and Utah. Each condor is fitted with a radio transmitter and has numbered wing tags to assist biologists in monitoring the population. Today there are approximately 500 condors in North America, with more than half of the birds flying in the wild in the Southwest and Mexico. Utilizing thermal updrafts, condors can soar and glide up to 50 mph, traveling 100 miles or more per day in search of food Wingspan of up to 9 1 feet, making the California condor the largest flying land bird in North America Live up to 60 years in the wild. (quote) Arizona Fish & Game except my photos The birds became extinct from lead poisoning. A lot of what they ate had lead gunshot There is an on going program to get lead out of bullets and gunshot that is working very well The first time I saw them I was coming back from Page Arizona via Kanab Utah. A big circle. November 20, 20. That was the first time I saw Vermillion Cliff. I had never heard of either. Stopped to take a break at a rest area Navajo Bridge a famous pioneer bridge and there the were these huge birds sitting on the railings hanging out with the folks. Now I knew where they were, the second picture is when I was going to Grand Canyon North Rim, there were only 2, kind of hiding Sept 23. Then these miracle photos on my trip to Zion in Nov 23 again on Navajo Bridge In Marble Canyon. I don't think the photo opportunity to see them flying was more than 15 minutes, take off to gone. I wasn't even going to stop at the bridge, but thought "what the heck I'm here might as well" and probably got the photos of my life time Now I am not a birder, I don't have the right equipment (camera, lens) I did the best I could having the unexpected happen and with what I had, an a6500 - 70-350G Edited by Coast - 29 June 2024 at 09:09 |
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Coast
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2024 at 10:04 |
My most gratifying photoshoot
Again lucky, just happened to have my big canon on my 6500 all I had to do is pick it up, put it on action and start shooting. The day was beautiful, no crowds. I could not have ordered up a better one 👍 1. 9 1/2 ft 2. Riding the thermals 3. 4. 5. 6. right overhead 7. 8. 9. 10. Beautiful probably 10 more soon |
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Harm vb
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2024 at 19:15 |
That's a real big bird!!
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Dopol
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2024 at 21:21 |
Very nice. A majestic bird.
I like the identification numbers And apparently, your lens was sufficient for a set of good BiF shots And a BoB shot (bird on bridge) of course |
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Coast
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2024 at 07:58 |
Thank you, Domien
For me it was their story. Seeing the biggest, rarest birds have tragedy befall them doing so well was overwhelming. Arizona Wildlife service have been doing yeoman's job at Vermillion Cliff. Not easy being in a cage with one of them. Yikes! Harm; I think some of the birds were taller than some of the people on the bridge. Yikes, again ha ha Joe Hope people read the texts, fascinating true story |
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Dopol
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2024 at 09:06 |
The story is peppered with photos or the other way around.
Anyway, both Interesting |
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Jozioau
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2024 at 12:58 |
Remarkable photos, and such impressive birds. Those clip on ID numbers on their wings look so intrusive but presumably they don't cause any discomfort nor interfere with any aspect of the birds' life.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2024 at 21:03 |
Outstanding images, Josef - the first one is a stunner!!
Love the story - good things happen (we do not learn about them enough)!! |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2024 at 23:25 |
It's a Love story 🫶🏻 One has to love the story. Being there, having the privilege of witnessing it in person was to say the least, overwhelming Thank you Harald I try to have my glass half full not half empty 🍷 Take Care, All the Best___Josef Edited by Coast - 10 July 2024 at 07:33 |
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4paul
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 June 2024 at 02:13 |
wow, you were right there with them!
The first photo is very nice, they are floating with the clouds. Great comeback story for the Condors! Some help nesting, lead-free ammo. "what the heck I'm here might as well" worked out amazingly well! |
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Coast
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 June 2024 at 19:55 |
Thank you Paul, yes you're right about all.
An epic encounter, never to be forgotten. A victory for nature and for humanity 💜 I usually do better just freelancing and have more fun than if I'm tied down on an itinerary. Like to give myself the freedom of doing that You never know what's around the next corner All the best___Joe |
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Coast
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2024 at 09:06 |
11. That is what I call a "wingspan"
12. 13. 14. 15. It was so close I couldn't get the whole bird in the frame 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. There they go, the end of this post, the beginning for them Thank you for viewing_________________The End California Condor in Arizona by Coast Edited by Coast - 29 June 2024 at 10:25 |
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Dopol
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2024 at 18:24 |
A nice ending Joe.
The identifications are impressive, adding a nice touch to the series. And cleverly attached too, making them visible both in flight and perched. |
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Harm vb
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 June 2024 at 18:25 |
Great series of magnificent birds.
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