Pesky Condors Invade California Home
Fifteen to 20 of the endangered giant birds wrecked the deck, knocked over lawn ornaments and tore up “every piece of plastic” they could find, the homeowner’s daughter said.
Endangered condors descended on a deck outside the Southern California city of Tehachapi this week.Credit.Cinda Mickols
May 6, 2021Updated 3:49 p.m. ET
After spending the weekend away, Cinda Mickols returned to her California house on Monday and found some unexpected visitors.
About 15 to 20 condors had descended on her home outside the city of Tehachapi in Southern California. At least 13 were hanging out on her deck and there were several more on the roof.
Flock of giant California condors trashes woman s home
May 6, 2021
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1of6Two California condors rest on Cinda Mickols porch railing over the weekend in Tehachapi, Calif. A flock of the rare, endangered birds took over her deck the last few days. About 15 to 20 of the giant endangered birds have recently taken a liking to the house in Tehachapi and have made quite a mess. (Cinda Mickols via AP)Cinda Mickols/APShow MoreShow Less
2of6California condors rest on Cinda Mickols porch as a flock of the rare, endangered birds took over her deck over the weekend in Tehachapi, Calif. About 15 to 20 of the giant endangered birds have recently taken a liking to the house in Tehachapi and have made quite a mess.(Cinda Mickols via AP)Cinda Mickols/APShow MoreShow Less
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Two California condors rest on Cinda Mickols porch railing. A flock of the rare, endangered birds took over her deck the last few days.Cinda MickolsShow MoreShow Less
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California condors rest on Cinda Mickols porch. A flock of the rare, endangered birds took over her deck the last few days.Cinda MickolsShow MoreShow Less
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California condors rest on Cinda Mickols porch. A flock of the rare, endangered birds took over her deck the last few days.Cinda MickolsShow MoreShow Less
Woman s Home Trashed By Flock Of Giant California Condors
Nearly 20 condors have trashed Cinda Mickols’ home in Tehachapi, ruining a spa cover, decorative flags and lawn ornaments and leaving lots of bird poop.
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (AP) Giant California condors are rare but not at Cinda Mickols’ home.
About 15 to 20 of the giant endangered birds have recently taken a liking to the house in the city of Tehachapi and have made quite a mess.
Mickols’ daughter, Seana Quintero of San Francisco, began posting photos of the rowdy guests on Twitter.
She told the San Francisco Chronicle the birds showed up at her mother’s home sometime last weekend.
Flock of giant California condors trash woman s yard
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TEHACHAPI, Calif. - Giant California condors are rare but not at Cinda Mickols’ home.
About 15 to 20 of the giant endangered birds have recently taken a liking to the house in the city of Tehachapi and have made quite a mess.
Mickols’ daughter, Seana Quintero of San Francisco, began posting photos of the rowdy guests on Twitter.
Quintero told the San Francisco Chronicle the birds showed up at her mother’s home sometime last weekend.
The birds have trashed the deck ruining a spa cover, decorative flags and lawn ornaments. Plants have been knocked over, railings scratched and there’s poop everywhere.