Is Oregon Ready for the Return of the Condor?
Jul 26, 2019 · 5 min read
In the Pacific Northwest, sightings of California condors are limited to the three adult birds at the Oregon Zoo, but that may be about to change. The US Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Yurok Tribe, are taking steps to establish a population of California condors at Redwood National Park. For a bird with a flight range of up to 150 miles a day, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump to Oregon. Or rather, a flap, glide and a dive.
It’s thrilling to think that within the next few years, these birds that trace…
