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endangered. You learn about the birds and how they live. You get some
real insight into their personalities," says Huntington.
"Condors are in trouble for manmade reasons, so it makes sense that
we would help them recover and survive," he adds. "The Ventana Wildlife
Society brought back the bald eagle, and now there's a light at the end of
the tunnel for condors. In a few years, these birds might be recovered
enough that they won't need management. It's a fascinating story, and a
very worthwhile cause."
Tim Huntington's film, "The California Condors of Big Sur," will be shown at
the Sunset Center in Carmel on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The $75 ticket price
includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and desserts, plus access to the screening, a
silent auction and a falconer presentation. For tickets, or to learn more about
Ventana Wildlife Society programs, please visit ventanaws.org.
(Above) Biologist Amy List (left) and PhD candidate Zeka
Kuspa release condor #470 "Fuego" back into the wild after
he passed a health check at the VWS condor sanctuary.
(Left) Intern/volunteer Jason Loy and biologist Melissa Clark
handle California condor #470 "Fuego" during a health check.
