California condor (Gymnogyps californianus). (Region 1).

The Hopper Mountain NWR and adjacent Sespe Condor Sanctuary in the Los Padres National Forest of eastern Ventura County in southern California continues to be the area of focus for reintroduced California condors. Biologists are continuing a supplemental feeding program on the refuge and monitoring condor activities closely.

Due to continuing problems of low flying aircraft over Hopper Mountain NWR and the Sespe Condor Sanctuary, notices for pilots were posted at Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula airports. The notices reminded pilots to maintain a 3,000-foot (915-meter) terrain clearance when flying over or near the Sespe and Sisquoc condor sanctuaries. Information regarding this requirement will also be published in the Ventura County's Department of Airports newsletter.

Reported by LaRee Brosseau of the Service's Portland Regional Office.