VIDEO of Hi Mountain 25th Anniversary Celebration

 

Another great video is of the Hi Mountain 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Hi Mountain Lookout has been restored as a biological field research station and visitor center. Take a virtual tour of the interpretive visitor center with condor and other wildlife displays and a collection of local natural history references. The video includes a slide show overview of the 25 year history of the Condor Lookout Project, a virtual tour of the lookout facilities, the geographical landmarks that can be viewed in the distance from the Pacific coast to the snow-covered Sierras, and concludes with a question/answer session and virtual social hour.

Thanks to the California Central Coast Chapter of The Wildlife Society for making this video available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCa135OUfzY

 

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OCT 30th - HI MOUNTAIN 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Hi Mountain 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Hi Mountain Lookout - Open House and Campout, Saturday, October 5th

Come and discover one of the largest and most endangered flying birds of North America. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about condor biology and the reintroduction of these magnificent birds back to the wild.

The open house schedule includes a bird watching field trip, condor radio tracking demonstrations, geographical landmarks, local geology, and native plant identification. Bring a picnic lunch at noon. Families with children are welcome.

Meet and socialize with our staff and community volunteers. Cal Poly student interns will discuss their ongoing biological field research projects in the Hi Mountain area, including condor telemetry.

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Hi Mountain Interns Visit Bitter Creek - Condor Country!

A three-day visit with not-to-be-missed experiences!     



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Article Focuses on Volunteers and History of Hi Mountain Lookout

READ NEW TIMES ARTICLE AT:
"Back from the brink? Hi Mountain Condor Lookout volunteers and Cal Poly students help wildlife agencies track the endangered California condor"

After you read this New Times article, you will better understand the dedication of volunteers and cooperation between agencies that was required to resuscitate a dilapidated fire lookout and transform it into a vibrant location for research, learning, and camaraderie.

Kudos and Thanks to all those who have, and will, volunteer at Hi Mountain Lookout. 

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SPECIAL EVENT: Hi Mountain Picnic and Social Event

Milky Way Over Lookout
(photo by Randy Stevenson, July 2017)

Hi Mountain Condor Lookout Picnic & Social Event

Saturday May 4, 2019, 11am – 3pm    

Hi Mountain Lookout, Los Padres National Forest

in San Luis Obispo County.        

                     
The Hi Mountain Lookout Project is a collaboration between Morro Coast Audubon Society, U.S. Forest Service at Los Padres National Forest, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service California Condor Recovery Program, Cal Poly Biological Sciences Department, Ventana Wildlife Society, and Pinnacles National  Park.

Hi Mountain Lookout has been restored as a biological field research station and visitor center. Tour the interpretive visitor center with condor and other local wildlife displays and an extensive collection of local natural history references. Meet and socialize with our staff and community volunteers.  Cal Poly student interns, volunteers, and staff will discuss  ongoing field research projects in the Hi Mountain area, including radio tracking of California Condor movements, vegetation sampling, small mammal live trapping and bat research.

The event includes condor radio tracking demonstrations, native plant/wildflowers identification, birdwatching/bird vocalizations, geographical landmarks and local geology.

Bring a picnic lunch, snacks, and beverages. Families with children are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Note: High clearance vehicles are required – the road is driveable but rough in places with several deep ruts to be navigated over and around. For driving directions and other information go to  www.condorlookout.org.

Visit the Hi Mountain Lookout Facebook page at www.facebook.com/condorlookout/.   RSVP is not required but appreciated - please contact Steve Schubert by e-mail at s_schub1@msn.com.

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