FYI: Caifornia Condor Near Our WY Border

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The "Nunn Guy"

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Jul 9, 2018, 12:24:54 PM7/9/18
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Hi all

A fellow U. S. Forest Service employee/birder enlightened me about this nearby (west of) Laramie, WY bird: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S47076167

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn

Todd Deininger

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Jul 9, 2018, 12:28:27 PM7/9/18
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See more details on CFO Facebook page.

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The "Nunn Guy"

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Jul 9, 2018, 12:51:53 PM7/9/18
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Hi all

From Don J (Laramie, WY):

"For anyone considering a possible chase, I would caution that it is roughly a 3mi hike with more than 2000' of elevation gain on a very rocky and, in places, snowy trail to reach the top of Medicine Bow. The road in to Lewis Lake and Sugarloaf isn't open yet, but you can park at the highway and walk 1mi along the road to the trailhead. It didn't appear that this bird had moved much since yesterday, but for its own sake I hope that it isn't there for too  much longer. Fingers crossed that it's just digesting a big meal and will happily take to the skies again soon!"

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn


Ben S

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Jul 9, 2018, 11:34:26 PM7/9/18
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What factors determine whether a vagrant condor is "countable"?
Ben Sampson
Centennial, CO 

Joe Roller

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Jul 10, 2018, 10:28:06 PM7/10/18
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Here is a link to the American Birding Association rules about 
"countable" birds.

In my opinion, this is total BS, and I would not "count" a species with 
a very short record of breeding success. 

Perhaps someone can show me my error, but it used to be that a population had
to get established in the wild, with continued breeding success. 
Perhaps I got it all wrong, but I think ABA "caved" to the demands of birders desparate
for new species to tick.

Joe Roller, Denver 

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