California Condors at Pinnacles

Pinnacles National Park joined the California Condor Recovery Program as a release and management site in 2003. The park co-manages all of the wild condors in central California along with the Ventana Wildlife Society. Explore this page to learn more about condors, their recovery, current threats, and more.

To report condor sightings in central California (Alameda, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Merced, San Benito, Monterey, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and nearby counties), email us or call the Pinnacles Condor Program at 831-389-4486, extension 4276.

To report condor sightings in southern California (Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles, Tulare, Inyo, and nearby counties,) email the USFWS condor program there.

To report condors in Arizona/Utah, email the Peregrine Fund condor program.

 

All About Condors at Pinnacles

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  California Condor Information

  Learn about California condor biology, history, and conservation efforts.

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  Pinnacles Condor Recovery Program

  Learn about how Pinnacles is helping to recover this critically endangered species.

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  Meet the Condors of Pinnacles

  Explore the profiles of individual condors that are managed by Pinnacles National Park.

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  Where Can I See a Condor?

  Discover the best places in Pinnacles to see this rare bird and learn how to identify condors when you see them.

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  Lead Poisoning

  Learn more about how lead bullets are harmful to both humans and wildlife.

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  How to Help

  Find out how to help California condors and other wildlife.

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  Multimedia

  Explore photos and videos of condors at Pinnacles National Park.

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  Condor Blog

  Find stories and recent updates about condors at Pinnacles.

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  Pacific Coast Science & Learning Center

  Explore more information on California condors in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.