California Condor #168 aka "Beak Boy"

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Hatchday: May 9th, 1997 Hatch location San Diego Wild Animal Park Sex: Male Current Status: Partnered with Solo (#208) Offspring: Foster father to #429, Genetic father to #431 Current location: Big Sur, CA

Beak Boy was raised by Andean Condors, which are larger and stronger than California condors. He was accidentally injured during a feeding and his beak was broken. Fully healed, but sporting a regal, prominent bump on his nose, he was released on January 30, 1999. He set off on a long journey and found a golf course in Carmel Valley, owned by an iconic figure of the west, particularly compelling! Never a large or aggressive condor, he gets along well with other members of the flock and feeds peaceably with others.

In 2006, Beak Boy paired with Solo (#208), who was quite a catch! These two spend a lot of time together, enjoying the South Coast area of Big Sur. A truly faithful couple, these two can be found together throughout the year, and appear to us to have the happiest "marriage" of any of our pairs.

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