Image: Dr. Jonathan C. Hall seated, wearing a grey t-shirt over a long-sleeved dark shirt, and holding a California condor in a safe handling position, with his thumb and finger compressing the beak. There is another scientist positioned behind him … — Image: Dr. Jonathan C. Hall seated, wearing a grey t-shirt over a long-sleeved dark shirt, and holding a California condor in a safe handling position, with his thumb and finger compressing the beak. There is another scientist positioned behind him securing the end of the bird. Dr. Hall is looking at the camera and smiling, because condors are rad. Photo via twitter.com/outtherejch

To kick off SpooOoktober, we’re looking at huge birds that DEVOUR DEATH: the giant, majestic and critically endangered California condor. Condorologist Dr. Jonathan C. Hall’s work helps monitor populations, tracks flight data, and keeps tabs on how well this small population is rebounding after going extinct in the wild in 1987. We chat carcasses, wingspans, beaks, bald heads, and more. By the end, you’ll want to gaze at the skies hoping for a sighting. Also: condor romance gossip! And accomplices vs. allyship. Dr. Hall is just amazing.

Listen on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts.

Transcript

Dr. Jonathan C. Hall’s website https://bit.ly/DrJCH

Follow him at Twitter.com/outtherejch and Instagram.com/outtherejch

A donation went to: www.blackinappalachia.org

Some links you may enjoy:

First use of the word “Condorology”: Migratory Connectivity In Bicknell's Thrush: Locating Missing Populations With Hydrogen Isotopes

What if you see a condor with a tag? Look it up on CondorSpotter.com

Condor Cams! On YouTube

Condor Cam on Ventana Wildlife Society site

Giant extinct seabirds! Minivan wingspan!

How to spot a condor!