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Yurok Tribe's Condor B9 Reaches Oregon, First Since 1904

6/2/2026

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Yurok Tribe announced B9 flew from California to Oregon on May 12, 2026, first condor in Oregon since 1904.
The bird reached Medford May 14, returned May 16, covering 80 miles, 100 miles per day, range 25 miles north and 35 miles east.
Director Tiana Williams-Claussen said the tribe has 23 condors while NCCRP reported two built a nest and laid an egg in 2026 that failed to hatch.

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Yurok Tribe announced B9 flew from California to Oregon on May 12, 2026, first condor in Oregon since 1904.
The bird reached Medford May 14, returned May 16, covering 80 miles, 100 miles per day, range 25 miles north and 35 miles east.
Director Tiana Williams-Claussen said the tribe has 23 condors while NCCRP reported two built a nest and laid an egg in 2026 that failed to hatch.