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Gymnogyps californianus
June 6, 1946 Nr. Whiteacre Pk, Calif.
At 3:19 one adult descended above the next, foot,
perused briefly by a raven. The adult slighted on
the next perch point at 3:20 and stood at edge of
c Cliff, preening & looking about. This bird had bulging
crop & was apparently some that left about 3:06. If
it were not for my presence, perhaps the bird would be per-
ch where I am (or nearby) or last evening. The birds have
not soared near me today as if curious, yet I believe
my presence caused them to leave roost earlier than
normal. Breeze faint after 4 p.m. At 4:15, perched
adult as before. I left for camp.
June 7, 1946 Hopper Canyon, Calif.
Left camp about 7:25+ at 7:55 was on the road
about ½ mile N. of Old Cabin. From there I saw 5
condors perched in trees on Arundell Ridge. Three were
in one tall dead Lc. above the main cliff. Two turkey
vultures also perched in this tree - one above the 3
condors & another on same branch (8±' away) or
center condor. The lowest condor I saw slight
this after circling low over the ridge. About 3
minutes later all these birds were off. I saw 1
condor slight atop Flat Ps. + another 100±' away in
a green Ps. I saw one in a green Ps. about ¼ mile
saddle to N. from saddle Ps. 8:15, I counted 6 or
7 condors perched or soaring low over Arundell
Ridge. Two soared together; one landed on a Coulter