Condor Viewing Tips | condor vulture
CondorflyingateyelevelintheHighPeaksofPinnacles.RoseFieldingWhereisthebestplacetoseeaCaliforniacondoratPinnacles?Condorsdonotmigrateandareobservedinthisareayearround.Theymovefrequentlywithintheirexpandingterritory,sotheymaynotalwaysbeseeninsidethepark.PinnaclescondorshavenowrangedasfarasLivermoretothenorth,VenturaCountytothesouth,BigSurtothewest,andupthroughtheSierrasnearMariposatotheeast.IfyouaregoingtovisitPinnaclesandyouhopetoseeacondor,oneofthemostlikelyviewingareasistheHighPeaksintheear...
Condor flying at eye level in the High Peaks of Pinnacles.Rose Fielding
Where is the best place to see a California condor at Pinnacles?Condors do not migrate and are observed in this area year round. They move frequently within their expanding territory, so they may not always be seen inside the park.
Pinnacles condors have now ranged as far as Livermore to the north, Ventura County to the south, Big Sur to the west, and up through the Sierras near Mariposa to the east.
If you are going to visit Pinnacles and you hope to see a condor, one of the most likely viewing areas is the High Peaks in the early morning or early evening. The High Peaks can be reached from either entrance to the park, but keep in mind that hiking to the High Peaks is strenuous. Please carry and drink plenty of water, wear layered clothing, and be prepared for temperature extremes.
Another location where the condors are frequently spotted is the ridge just southe...