Dear Raptor Enthusiasts:

During my two week vacation this year (June) I took time to visit the
World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho as well as the Snake
River Birds of Prey Natural Area (BLM). While at the World Center I
had a nice encounter with one of their male California Condors, and
became a bit obsessive with them from that point.

Normally I travel to Skamania County, Washington to conduct wildlife
research near Mt. St. Helens every year in June, but I think I am now
more interested in witnessing wild California Condors next year.

One good area for condor observation is the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Several condors are flying free there, and I thought it would be a
nice expedition for those of us interested in this species to gather
next year and attempt to view these birds in the wild.

I am not sure of the details yet, and I need a few responses from
members here before I make further plans. I will research the
observation areas and camp sites, and from the response you provide I
will plan the expedition dates based on the majority availability.

Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in attending this
proposed expedition next year, especially if you are certain you can
commit to it. Let me know what time of the year in 2008 would be best
for you. Based on your responses, I will continue my research for
this. Contact me at the address listed below, NOT in this group:

Douglas E. Trapp
KC6ZOF@...