By the early 1980’s, the once bountiful population of California Condors dating back over 10,000 years had dwindled to just 22 wild birds. The Endangered Species Act of 1966 allowed for herculean efforts to be made in saving the species, and the new documentary film The Condor's Shadow shows these efforts, and the dedicated individuals behind them, in sweeping and often heartbreaking detail. Directed by Jeff McLoughlin; premiering at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Screenings: 1/30 @ 1:20pm, Metro 4; and 2/2 @ 10:00am, SB Museum of Art)
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I saw the film at the Film Festival -- if you are interested in the condor recovery program, or birding, or the environment, don't miss it!
I was very impressed by Joseph's ability to not only tend lovingly to these pre-historic birds, but also to embrace the full complexity of the political situation surrounding the Condor Recovery Program. He made excellent points in the comments afterwards about the shared interests of hunters and environmentalists in preserving large open spaces. The polarized fights of the past don't serve anyone. This gentle young man/scientist/father has the potential to actually save these birds through earnest and progressive political activism as well. Godspeed.
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