Some information about California Condors along the Big Sur Coast
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This page shares a few observations that I have found interesting in photographing and observing the Condors. |
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Both of the images above are composite photos to show the relative view of comparing a Condor and a Turkey Vulture in flight. The condor and turkey vulture images are not to scale, but meant to show how they differ. Condors have definite white features that are not found on a Turkey Vulture. The Condor has a red head, and beak with a darker gray/black tip. Also Condors seem to soar more smoothly with wider arcing circles or turns with smooth wing action, and they are appear considerably larger with a 9 1/2 foot wingspan.
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The juvenille Condor has a black head, and the adult Condor has a pinkish head
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A juvenile Condor, with all black markings
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The red bulge is the "crop" which can store 2-3 pounds of food. It is not always visible. It is visible when Condor has been feeding.
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Recent Images
(click on image for larger view, click upper right of float over image for next image)
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The three condors in one image is a lucky shot as they were soaring and wheeling over head.
They are unpredictable as they interact with each other. Always a challenge and interesting. |
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Photography by ©Daniel Danbom |
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Photographer's Note: the idea behind this page is just to share a little general information about the California Condors.
It is not meant to be a difinite source of information. |
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