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El Condor Pasa
I had a trio of "I hope, I hope" birds on my trip to Cali. So far two of the three have been spotted, albeit at a distance. So here is the first and least common even though it has become more so recently.
While sitting at lunch these two California Condors flew overhead...fortunately I had my camera by my side and was able to get off a few snaps. The score is now Turkey vultures 150-Condors 2.
Eric

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/California-Dreaming/i-N9VxXjG/0/XL/BOTX0830CondorFlyover-XL.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/California-Dreaming/i-dTrXN5H/0/XL/BOTX0826CondorFlyover-XL.jpg

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/California-Dreaming/i-gPRRq9Z/0/XL/BOTX0830Condorcrop-XL.jpg

Mar 29, 2013 at 12:55 AM

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Huge congrats on the CC Eric, they are a sight to behold for sure... nice shootin' Quick Draw McGraw.

(obscure reference)
Yeah, TV's (aka California Eagles

) are everywhere in these parts.

Kirk

Mar 29, 2013 at 01:07 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Rara avis...If I could...I surely would

Thanks Baba Looey! I was hoping but not too confident one of these guys would fly by...but to get a two-fer was definitely cool!
Eric

Mar 29, 2013 at 01:53 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Rara avis...If I could...I surely would

Eric congratulations, I'm CA native and I've never seen one

-Tim

Mar 29, 2013 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Rara avis...If I could...I surely would

Great job Eric, well done

David

Mar 29, 2013 at 03:29 AM

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very nice Eric.. congrats on the CC's

Mar 29, 2013 at 03:41 AM

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So what was on your lunch plate that attracted the CCs Eric??

Congrats on your baiting working.

While not technically your best shots, the rarity of the subject makes these great ~ Ron

Mar 29, 2013 at 06:06 AM

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Ahhhh Condors!!!!
Great catch Eric

Koen.

Mar 29, 2013 at 09:13 AM

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Congrats on your condor pasa moment Eric. Off to the Andes next to catch another species?

Mar 29, 2013 at 09:52 AM

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Great catch Eric!!! I have some shots of these at 400 and about 10,000 feet

These sure blow mine away

Tim

Mar 29, 2013 at 10:57 AM

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A wonderful opportunity, Eric- and you made the most of it.
Good pics of a rare species.
Charlie

Mar 29, 2013 at 03:27 PM

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Big Congrats Eric! Sharp shooter Buddy! So rare indeed.

Khai

Mar 29, 2013 at 03:52 PM

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Well done Eric and thanks for sharing, I'm fairly sure I'll never see one.

BTW, why are they wearing little smiley faces on their sleeves?

jk

Mike

Mar 29, 2013 at 04:21 PM

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Congratulations Eric !!! Wonderful series .

Birdie

Mar 29, 2013 at 04:27 PM

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Congratulations, Eric

Very nice job! these look very good.
Socrate

Mar 29, 2013 at 06:07 PM

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Big congrats Eric! The second is my favorite.
What a thrill it must have been to shoot them.
Chris

Mar 29, 2013 at 06:32 PM

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You lucky dawg

Tom

Mar 30, 2013 at 09:42 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Rara avis...If I could...I surely would

Oh man, congrats Eric!! I've lived in CA since '93 - have yet to see the condor, and I've tried.

Way to go!

Mar 30, 2013 at 10:02 PM


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