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All 8 were on the ground, feeding in a small carcass. I could see the rib cage of the carcass, and it was about the size of a coyote or similar animal. Initially, I stayed inside of my car because the condors were so close to the road. I judged they were about 50 feet away from me. Two of the condors flew off. They were being harassed by a number of ravens and one or two immature Golden Eagles. But, eventually, I exited my car on the opposite so as not to disturb them, put my back door up and got my spotting scope out in order to read the numbers on the tags. Five condors were still on the ground. It seemed the neither my presence nor the vehicles zooming by bothered them at all. I saw a coyote sitting on a very distant hill. Mountain Bluebirds were flying all around the condors! Quite spectacular. All but one of the condors flew off, soaring overheard. The last one on the carcass was the most immature bird. Eventually it left and I left shortly after that. So, I was able to see all of them have an undisturbed feast and then soar off. One of the most rewarding condor encounters I have ever had. When I drove by later, about 3:15 p.m. heading north to Hollister, a Turkey Vulture and half a dozen ravens were working on the remaining carcass.
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