22K views · 36 shares | Once on the verge of extinction, the California condor population is slowly back on the rise. Conservationist and nature photographer Ian Shive Photography visits Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge to document the ongoing recovery efforts. —> Discovery.com/cacondor #californiacondor #wildlife #conservation #natureinfocus | Discovery | Facebook

A California Condor in flight is an impressive sight. With a nine-foot plus wingspan, the birds can stay aloft for hours, floating up to 15,000 feet on warm air thermals. Learn more about this large U.S. vulture for International Vulture Awareness Day! https://abcbirds.org/bird/california-condor/ | American Bird Conservancy

5.5K views · 381 reactions | Where will these wings take young California Condor #923? A soaring adult condor can ride air currents up to altitudes of 15,000 feet—that's 2.8 miles high! Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Condors | Bird Cams | Facebook