National Park Service
Surveying for condors at Pinnacles National Monument
Pinnacles National Monument has been a part of the California Condor Recovery Program since 2003. The park now manages 34 free-flying condors. Each bird is monitored carefully after its release to increase its chances of survival. Management by park biologists helps newly released condors choose safe roosting sites and avoid hazards such as power lines, buildings, roads or trails, and lead-contaminated food.
Information about Pinnacles Condors
How to Help
Learn how to help California condors and other wildlife.
CondorCam
View images of the Pinnacles free-flying condors as they perch near one of their feeding sites.
Condor Profiles
Click on the above link to view detailed profiles of individual condors in the Pinnacles flock.
Updates on Condors
34 condors are flying free over Pinnacles National Monument and beyond. Read updates on the condors and the Pinnacles program.
Where Can I See a Condor?
If you're coming to Pinnacles and would like to catch a glimpse of this rare bird, this information will help you decide where to look.
Current Population Statistics
An overview of the California condor population, compiled by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Closure Notice
An area of Pinnacles National Monument is closed to the public to protect the condor facility and feeding areas. No hiking trails are affected by this closure.
Should I report a condor sighting?
Any condor sightings outside the Pinnacles boundaries will help us track them. If you see a condor engaging in potentially dangerous behaviors such as feeding, approaching humans, or perching on manmade structures, please report the sighting as soon as possible.
Please view condors from a distance of at least 100 feet and never approach or try to feed them.
