A Bit Judgmental

I had a chance to view (and photograph) one of the few California Condors currently in captivity. These are some of the world's most endangered birds (22 birds in 1982), although people are working very hard to reverse this trend.

Given that there are so few of them, maybe it would do to be a bit less prudish?? ;)

Back to reality - the California Condor is North America's largest flying bird, with a 9 foot wingspan.

The World Center for Birds of Prey, in Boise, is working to breed and release new condors into the wild. They have about 50 condors - this fellow was #46.

A long day of traveling back to the midwest... I am kind of sorry to leave the beautiful landscape and treasures of nature behind.

[Marlene Harris]

What an amazing bird, I love its face and its colours

[Joan Robillard]

How amazing. Wonderful close up

[Lou Ann]

Incredible closeup!

[Babs]

Incredible shot. Not the prettiest of birds are they.

[Taffy]

Judgemental is the perfect word! Great expression and what a treat to see in person.

[Diana]

Stunning details and tones of this bird that only a Mother could really love ;-)

[Shutterbug]

Not such a pretty face, but so beautiful when they are soaring.

[haskar]

Great details. Fav!

[Jane Pittenger]

A beauty and I’m so glad people are working to save them. I hope he who shall not be named doesn’t mess that up too

[Lisa Poland]

Oh, my goodness. What a face. I always find it so amazing that some birds are so gorgeous and others aren't!