California condors

“Once on the brink of extinction, the bald, feathered symbol of the West is making a promising comeback. If only we can get the lead out."

1K, a celebrated California Condor born in Southern Utah, has passed away at 5 years old due to preventable lead poisoning. This is the second instance of lead poisoning that had affected 1K.

At this time, all confirmed HPAI-positive condors are from northern Arizona, and field teams have not collected a deceased condor in the area since April 11.

Many species are struggling with human development and climate change, but California condors, previously on the brink of extinction, are making a…

The Hunters Helping Condors program incentivizes hunting with non-lead ammunition to help protect an endangered species of bird, the California Condor.…

Buttercup, bluebell, dandelion, fern.Mountain, river, and cascading falls. Kingfisher, lark, cygnet, heron. Adder, otter, and newt. What? Why? How?: my…

To reduce human threats to western birds, scientists have been exploring effects of severe fires and lead poisoning on California condors.“I think lead…