Navajo Bridge Hwy 67 Marble Canyon Arizona

On the way to Page last week we stopped at Navajo Bridge which crosses the Colorado River at Marble Canyon. Almost always a good place to see California condors.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Hwy 89A Marble Canyon Arizona

But don’t just look into the sky as they do tend to roost under the bridge on the girders.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Hwy 89A Marble Canyon Arizona

We got lucky and saw three condors, #70 a 19 year-old female…

California Condor 73 Navajo Bridge Hwy 89A Marble Canyon Arizona

…and #73 an 8 year-old male, plus one unknown in elusive flight.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Hwy 89A Marble Canyon Arizona

These two were both very good at trying to hide from the camera.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Hwy 89A Marbel Canyon Arizona

Visitors to the North Rim always ask where to see condors.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Marble Canyon Arizona

It is possible, but they are more often seen on the more crowded South Rim.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Marble Canyon Arizona

Condors are curious and like crowds, better chance of something dead to eat.

California Condor 70 Navajo Bridge Marble Canyon Arizona

During summer many condors hang out by Kolb Terrace Reservoir near Zion National Park and are seen soaring above the Angel’s Landing trail. (Probably looking for dead hikers as the trail is steep and difficult.)

Colorado River upstream from Navajo Bridge Marble Canyon Arizona 

Navajo Bridge also provides an excellent view of the Colorado River.