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The mysterious Boreal Owl is primarily a denizen of the dense northern forests from which it takes its name. Its nocturnal habits and remote range make it difficult to find, let alone monitor, and as a...

This year in southern Texas, two intrepid new biologists are helping to restore coastal prairie habitat for the Endangered Aplomado Falcon. Powered by a partnership with the USFWS Coastal Program, the duo...

It’s a question that anyone who works with birds has heard many times in their career: “What’s your favorite bird?” For most, it’s an impossible question… but not for Propagation Program Manager Chelsea...

We’re thrilled to announce the details of the 29th Annual California Condor Release! Five captive-raised condors will be released into the wild on September 27 at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in...

Lead poisoning still remains the number one cause of death for California Condors. Current methods of trapping and testing for lead poisoning are resource intensive and can be stressful for the birds. A new...

At our education facility in Boise, Idaho, Raptor Specialist II Jadn Soper is part of the team responsible for caring for our team of 22 avian ambassadors and conducting education programs for thousands of...

During the week of July 7, 2025, two fires broke out in northern Arizona within the Southwest range of the California Condor: the Dragon Bravo Fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the White Sage...

A mere hundred miles south of the Arctic Circle in western Alaska lies the small community of Nome, the base of operations for our northernmost project: the Gyrfalcon & Tundra Conservation Program. Hear...

Another successful season for our Aplomado Falcon Recovery Program is near completion! From extreme weather conditions to program firsts, this season has been jam-packed with exciting moments. Read on for...

Our California Condor team in Arizona celebrated two momentous condor birthdays in May and is monitoring seven active nests in the wild population. Meanwhile, up in Boise, our propagation team experienced a...