Pinnacles National Monument has been a part of the California Condor Recovery Program since 2003. In partnership with the Ventana Wildlife Society, a central-California non-profit organization, we have released 23 condors into the wild. Each condor is monitored carefully after its release to increase its chances of survival. Biologists ensure that they choose safe roosting sites, find the feeding areas, and stay away from hazards such as lead-contaminated food and power poles.

Information about Pinnacles Condors

CondorCam
View images of the Pinnacles free-flying condors as they perch near one of their feeding sites.

Updates on Condors
23 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.