White-tailed Kite Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Grasslands and savannas are great places to fly a kite and that's exactly where you will find the White-tailed Kite, flying as if it were attached to a kite string. With its body turned toward the win...

Today, while driving on US Hwy 6 near Laws, I saw a white-tailed kite hunting for prey in the #SilverFire burned out former sagebrush by the Owens River. If I did not have a large 18 wheeler truck bearing down on me, I would have stopped to watch. #birding

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Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby

🔥New Wildfire: Silver Fire / Off of Highway 6, Laws / California #SilverFire https://share.watchduty.org/i/45056 #firewx

Fast-moving California wildfire burns over 1,500 acres and prompts evacuations The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.

[U.S] Fast-moving California wildfire burns over 1,500 acres and prompts evacuations eu.usatoday.com/story/news/2... via #Capitalism💀#ClimateCrisis #SevereWeather #Wildfire #SilverFire #Bishop #DeathValley #InyoCounty #California #America

[U.S] Current containment of California Wildfires > www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/?o... via #Capitalism💀#ClimateCrisis #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Drought #Wildfire #SilverFire #Inyo #Fresno #California #America

While firefighters have stopped forward progress on the #Silverfire, a 1,500-acre wind-driven wildfire burning in Inyo County, the late March incident is another reminder that wildfire is a year-round threat in California. Stay prepared, stay aware, and have an emergency plan.
#ReadyforWildfire

Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

The #Silverfire burning near Bishop, CA -- just like other recent fires that have burned many 1000s of acres in the eastern Sierra -- was human started. Whoever is responsible will likely not face any consequences. Until this changes, fires like this will continue.
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California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state

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#SilverFire leading to fears about #Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state

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California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state

“Firefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning through eastern California near the world’s oldest trees, but the blaze remains an active threat, officials said.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... - @theguardian.com

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World’s oldest trees threatened by Silver fire in Inyo County. Crews halt spread of blaze The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's oldest trees, is threatened by the blaze, authorities say.

ICYMI, CALIFORNIA: “Fire crews made strong progress battling the Silver fire in Inyo County on Monday, halting forward progress of the blaze, which continues to threaten some of the oldest trees in the world.” www.latimes.com/california/s... - @latimes.com

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Evacuations in California as huge wildfire rages through 1,000 acres
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Silver Fire in Inyo County: Maps & Evacuations Strong winds fueled a sprawling wildfire in eastern California, forcing evacuations for hundreds.

“INYO COUNTY, Calif. — Strong winds are driving an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes.” www.abc10.com/article/news... - ABC10

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Silver Fire: Evacuations ordered as winds pose challenges for firefighters Strong winds on Monday drove an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes.

CALIFORNIA: “The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in Inyo County, about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Bishop in the Owens Valley.” www.kcra.com/article/silv... - KCRA

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California fire balloons to more than 1,200 acres in a day as hundreds evacuate The Silver Fire began on Sunday afternoon in Inyo County, with strong winds fanning the flames

[U.S] California fire balloons to more than 1,200 acres in a day as hundreds evacuate www.themirror.com/news/us-news... via #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #SevereWeather #Heatwave #Wildfire #SilverFire #InyoCounty #OwensValley #California #America

Fast-moving California wildfire burns 1,200 acres and prompts evacuations The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.

“The Silver fire began Sunday afternoon north of Bishop, a city located between Yosemite National Park and Death Valley National Park in Inyo County.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/2... - @usatoday.com

#CAFire #InyoCounty #SilverFire #Wildfire

Light wildfire smoke hugging the ground in the middle ground, mountains in the background, grey cloudy sky, and sagebrush foreground. Photo by Jenifer Hanen.

And here is a photo I took about 40 minutes ago from the west side looking east towards Laws and the White Mountains.

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Web cam image of the Silver Fire burn scare on the Owens Valley floor with one small smoke plume active.

Thankfully the #SilverFire is down to a small smoke plume along the Owens River riparian area. Continuing to hope that the clouds will rain rather than wind.. Photo from the Silver Peak web cam 1:

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Silver Fire Grows to 1,250 Acres, Threatens Homes in Inyo County The Silver Fire has burned 1,250 acres near Bishop with 0% containment, prompting evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts.

#SilverFire: The wildfire north of Bishop has grown to 1,250 acres with 0% containment, fueled by strong winds.

Evacuations are in place for Laws, Chalfant, and White Mountain Estates.

High winds are grounding some air resources.

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Silver fire in dark night background, my Mom, and Sweet Pea in my car. 8pm or thereabouts.

The #SilverFire is now at 1,100 acres. Today is my Mom's 82 birthday. She wants to evaculate now rather when forced to.

#NotSoSilentSunday