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California girl who left LA🌻Living in the Los Padres National Forest. Loves God, Freedom, Sunshine, Stars & the Sound of Gravel Rolling under my Boots.

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Joined May 2020
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Thanks for sharing my video @Ten_Tanker. Footage of the #RouteFire. This fire covered 464 acres. Thank you to @CaLandBird for sharing this video. #10_tanker #ReadyToServe #InThisTogether #calfire #wildfireseason2021 #castaic #california #aerialfirefighting #firefighting
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Katie 🌞 California LandBird retweeted
#FirstRespondersDay | Fitting to honor the retirement of Prevention Captain Allen on FR-Day. Prevention Patrol is a unique and challenging component of the FAM program. A forest ranger to many members of the public, a FF, Fire Investigator. prevention, education, enforcement and engineering Congratulations to Captain Allen on an accomplished career. Good fortunes for the next chapter. 🫑 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ”₯
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🌼🌿 California Native Spotlight β€” Brittlebush A little sunshine growing right out of the desert! Meet brittlebush (Encelia farinosa), a beautiful California native shrub with brilliant golden-yellow flowers and striking silvery-gray leaves. 🌼 Its tiny leaf hairs help reflect sunlight and reduce water loss in hot, dry environments. 🐝 Its cheerful flowers attract native bees and other pollinators. 🌿 Brittlebush has a fascinating cultural history, including traditional uses by Indigenous peoples of the Southwest. Its resin and stems have served a variety of purposes. β˜€οΈ This resilient shrub thrives in sunny, well-drained desert environments and can bring a spectacular splash of yellow to otherwise dry landscapes. Another wonderful reminder that California's native plants are perfectly capable of putting on a beautiful show without a lush green landscape! Thank you, @ChaparralJournl, for sharing this beautiful native and its fascinating history! πŸ’› There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. 🌲 Come enjoy the peace. ❀️ #CaLandBird #CLBLP #Brittlebush #CaliforniaNativePlants #Wildflowers #CaliforniaDesert #Nature
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) is a large, silvery shrub that grows easily in a patch of bare dirt and full sun. The Cahuilla used it to soothe toothaches while cowboys used the stems for toothbrushes. It’s a member of the aster family. #wildflowers
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🌺🌿 California Native Spotlight β€” California Fuchsia Sometimes the smallest flowers put on the biggest show! Meet California fuchsia (Epilobium canum), also known as hummingbird trumpet. This beautiful California native perennial produces brilliant red-orange tubular flowers that hummingbirds absolutely love! ❀️🐦 🌿 A few fascinating facts: 🌺 Its tubular flowers are especially well suited to hummingbirds, whose long bills and tongues allow them to reach the nectar. 🌺 California fuchsia blooms primarily in late summer and fall, providing an important nectar source when many spring wildflowers have disappeared. 🌺 Its silvery-gray foliage helps it tolerate California's hot, dry summers. 🌺 It naturally occurs in parts of Southern California, including mountain and foothill habitats, and is a wonderful addition to a California native garden. I love discovering plants that are not only beautiful but also play such an important role in supporting our wildlife. Thank you, @ChaparralJournl, for sharing another lovely California native! 🌿 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. 🌲 Come enjoy the peace. ❀️ #CaLandBird #CLBLP #CaliforniaFuchsia #CaliforniaNativePlants #Hummingbirds #Wildflowers #LosPadresNF #California
A budding California fuchsia (Epilobium canum). It’s a native California perennial, a shrub with silver leaves and beautiful red flowers in summer. The flowers’ color attracts so many hummingbirds that it is sometimes also called the hummingbird trumpet. #wildflower
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🌿 California Native Spotlight β€” Thickleaf Yerba Santa 🌿 Sometimes the most fascinating plants are growing right in our own backyard! This is thickleaf yerba santa (Eriodictyon crassifolium), a California native shrub known for its soft, woolly leaves and beautiful clusters of lavender to purple flowers. Yerba santa is well adapted to California's dry chaparral environments. Those fuzzy leaves help protect the plant from intense sunlight and reduce moisture loss. When blooming, its flowers provide nectar for visiting pollinators. πŸπŸ¦‹ The name yerba santa means "holy herb," reflecting the plant's long history of traditional medicinal use, including by Indigenous peoples of California. 🌲 Here on Frazier Mountain, I have quite a lot of it growing naturally on my property! I photographed some of those wonderful textured leaves earlier this month. It's another reminder of how much there is to discover without ever leaving home. Thank you to @ChaparralJournl for sharing this lovely California native and inspiring another look at the plants growing around us! 🌿 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. Come enjoy the peace. ❀️ #CaLandBird #CLBLP #CaliforniaNativePlants #YerbaSanta #Chaparral #FrazierMountain #LosPadresNF #California
The woolly, felted leaves of a thickleaf yerba santa (Eriodictyon crassifolium). It’s a shrub native to California, and produces clusters of beautiful lavender blooms. Unfortunately, since last winter was a bit dry, we never did get any flowers from it this year.
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🌲 CaLandBird Daily Briefing | Thursday, October 29, 2026 Frazier Mountain β€’ Grapevine β€’ Los Padres National Forest Good morning from Frazier Mountain! πŸ’™πŸŒ² Our biggest story remains the approaching Halloween weekend storm. Forecasters are still refining the timing and rainfall amounts, high-wind advisories remain important along Interstate 5, and existing Los Padres National Forest restrictions continue. Today’s positive nature story comes from new U.S. Forest Service research on western forest birds and habitat restoration. 🌧️ 1. Halloween Weekend: Rain Still Expected @NWSHanford and @NWSLosAngeles continue to monitor a Pacific storm expected to affect California this weekend. Current forecasts still favor rain developing late Saturday into Sunday, although exact timing and rainfall totals remain uncertain. For Frazier Mountain, Halloween activities and weekend travel could be affected if the wetter portion of the storm arrives Saturday evening. This remains a forecast β€” not a storm warning. NWS Hanford: weather.gov/hnx/ NWS Los Angeles: weather.gov/lox/ πŸš— 2. Grapevine / I-5: High-Wind Advisories Continue @CaltransHQ continues to report high-wind advisories along portions of Interstate 5 through the Grapevine. Travel is not recommended for campers, trailers, or permit loads in advisory areas. At the time of the latest highway report, no full closure of I-5 through the Grapevine was listed. Check live traffic, incidents, closures, and cameras before heading out: Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ I-5 highway conditions: roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber… πŸ”₯ 3. Los Padres National Forest: Fire Danger Remains Very High The U.S. Forest Service continues to list Very High fire danger across Los Padres National Forest. Existing fire-use restrictions remain in effect, including limits on campfires outside designated locations. Recent rain does not automatically cancel these restrictions. Current Los Padres alerts and fire restrictions: fs.usda.gov/r05/lospadres/al… 🌲 4. Mt. Pinos Ranger District: Dry Canyon Closure Continues The Dry Canyon closure within the Mt. Pinos Ranger District remains in effect. The closure includes designated areas around: β€’ Dome Springs Road (8N40) β€’ Trails 22W10, 22W11, and 22W13 β€’ Dome Springs Campground This is an existing closure, not a new incident. Check current Forest Service alerts and closure information before planning backcountry travel: fs.usda.gov/r05/lospadres/al… 🐦 5. Wildlife Science: New Research Could Improve Forest Bird Conservation A new U.S. Forest Service study examining white-headed woodpeckers found that habitat restoration does not produce the same results everywhere. Researchers found that local climate conditions can sometimes influence bird population growth more strongly than certain habitat-management actions. That matters because it can help conservation teams decide where restoration projects are most likely to benefit wildlife. It’s another reminder that healthy forests aren’t one-size-fits-all β€” climate, habitat, and species all interact differently from place to place. U.S. Forest Service Research: research.fs.usda.gov/ πŸ“‘ Today’s CaLandBird Takeaway The approaching Halloween weekend storm remains the main story to watch. For Frazier Mountain, the priorities over the next few days will be rainfall timing, wind direction, peak gusts, humidity, and any travel impacts along the Grapevine. Existing Los Padres restrictions remain important, even after recent rain. And today’s wildlife research is a good reminder that understanding the land means paying attention to the small differences that shape how animals live and thrive. Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. #CaLandBird #CLBLP #FrazierMountain #FrazierPark #Grapevine #Gorman #Lebec #MountPinos #LosPadresNF #CAwx #California #RoadConditions #MountainWeather #WildlifeConservation #ForestScience
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🌲🩷 Good Morning from Frazier Mountain! A beautiful October morning high above the forest, where soft pink and lavender clouds stretch across the sky and the mountains slowly welcome another day. πŸŒ„ A new sunrise. A fresh beginning. Another opportunity to discover something wonderful. Wishing everyone a peaceful, beautiful Thursday! There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. 🌲 πŸ“· @ALERTCalifornia | Frazier Mountain #CaLandBird #FrazierMountain #California #StayCurious
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πŸŒ²β˜€οΈ CaLandBird | Thursday Morning Weather & Daily Outlook πŸ“ Frazier Park, California | 5,030 Ft πŸ“… Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 7:03 AM Good morning from Frazier Mountain! β˜•πŸ‚ Another chilly autumn morning is underway, and our weather station is already picking up some northwest wind. With Halloween just around the corner, we're watching a possible change in the weather this weekend! πŸŽƒπŸŒ§οΈ πŸ“‘ CURRENT CONDITIONS | 7:03 AM 🌑️ Temperature: 41.9Β°F πŸƒ Feels Like: 41.9Β°F πŸ’§ Humidity: 35% πŸ’§ Dew Point: 16.6Β°F 🌬️ Wind: NW (311Β°) at 1.6 mph πŸ’¨ Current Gust: 2.9 mph πŸ’¨ Peak Gust Today: 10.7 mph 🌑️ Absolute Pressure: 24.90 inHg 🌧️ Rainfall Today: 0.00 inches β˜€οΈ UV Index: 0 β˜€οΈ Solar Radiation: 0.6 W/mΒ² β˜€οΈ THURSDAY'S FORECAST The National Weather Service is forecasting partly sunny skies today, with temperatures climbing to around 62Β°F in the Frazier Park area. Winds should generally be light, becoming south-southeasterly around 5 mph, with possible gusts reaching 15 mph. Actual conditions will vary across our mountain elevations. πŸŒ™ TONIGHT Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures dropping into the lower 40s. πŸŽƒπŸŒ§οΈ HALLOWEEN WEEKEND WEATHER WATCH Here's where things get interesting! Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58Β°F. Saturday β€” Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 54Β°F and a 30% chance of rain after 11 AM. Saturday night: Rain becomes more likely, with an 80% precipitation chance. Sunday: A 50% chance of rain, mainly before 11 AM, with a high near 51Β°F. These are forecasts, not observed conditions. Timing and rainfall amounts may change as the system approaches. If you're planning Halloween activities, keep an eye on the latest forecast! πŸŽƒ πŸ”₯ FIRE WEATHER & HUMIDITY We're starting with 35% humidity this morning, following yesterday's dramatic fluctuations. Our station recorded humidity as low as 17% on Wednesday before recovering to 73% by evening. We'll continue watching today's humidity, winds, and temperatures. 🌧️ OCTOBER RAINFALL πŸ’§ Today: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ This Week: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ October Total: 1.59 inches Will Halloween weekend bring more rain to our mountain? Our weather station will be ready to record whatever arrives! πŸš— MOUNTAIN TRAVEL If you're heading through the Grapevine or visiting our mountain communities this weekend, remember that rain can bring slippery roads, reduced visibility, and changing driving conditions. Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ National Weather Service Hanford: weather.gov/hnx/ πŸ“‘ FROM OUR WEATHER STATION We're approaching the end of our very first month of weather observations! Since October 5, we've watched gusty winds, very low humidity, chilly mornings, and our first significant rain event. And we're just getting started! Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. Have a wonderful Thursday, everyone! Stay safe, enjoy the mountain, and keep looking around. 🩷 @NWSHanford @ecowittweather @CaltransHQ #CaLandBird #CAwx #FrazierPark #FrazierMountain #Grapevine #Lebec #Gorman #PineMountainClub #MountainWeather #HalloweenWeather #California #MustLoveDirt
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GRAPEVINE TRAFFIC ALERT | NORTHBOUND I-5 πŸš› Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 10:15 PM CHP is responding to a collision involving two semitrucks on northbound I-5 at the Grapevine Road off-ramp, near Wheeler Ridge. According to CHP incident reports: πŸš› One semitruck reportedly lost its brakes and collided with another. ⚠️ Both trucks were reported blocking the No. 4 (right) lane. πŸš’ Caltrans assistance was requested for a possible lane closure. πŸš‘ One driver reportedly declined medical treatment. As of the latest available update, no full freeway closure or SigAlert had been reported. Conditions may change as crews work to clear the scene. Please slow down, watch for emergency personnel, and give trucks plenty of room on the Grapevine. πŸ”— CHP Traffic: cad.chp.ca.gov/traffic.aspx πŸ”— Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Stay safe out there! 🌲❀️ @CHPFortTejon @CaltransHQ #Grapevine #Interstate5 #I5 #TrafficAlert #CaLandBird #California
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Katie 🌞 California LandBird retweeted
On National First Responders Day, @SoCalUSFS_Fire honors the courage and dedication of wildland firefighters and all first responders. Public service is a commitment to putting others first, protecting communities, and answering the call. #NationalFirstRespondersDay
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πŸ¦… SOMEONE'S KEEPING AN EYE ON GORMAN! πŸ‘€πŸŒ² Well, look who decided to take over the ALERTCalifornia camera overlooking Gorman today! What appears to be a beautiful Red-tailed Hawk found itself one spectacular perch at approximately 4,869 feet! Red-tailed Hawks are magnificent birds of prey, often seen soaring over our mountains and grasslands, searching for rodents and other small animals. And apparently, this one decided the fire lookout camera offered the perfect view of the neighborhood! πŸ˜‚ While these cameras help monitor wildfire activity across California, sometimes they give us an unexpected front-row seat to the wildlife that calls these mountains home. Just another reminder that there's always something happening in the mountains if we take the time to look. ❀️ πŸ“· @ALERTCalifornia β€” Gorman Camera πŸ“ Gorman, California πŸ¦… Probable Red-tailed Hawk October 28, 2026 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. #CaLandBird #CLBLP #RedTailedHawk #Gorman #FrazierMountain #Wildlife #ALERTCalifornia #California
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Sometimes nature breaks our hearts, but every new nesting season brings another chance. πŸ¦‰β€οΈ Here's hoping this beautiful owl box welcomes a new family, with little owlets peeking out into the world someday. May the next chapter be a happier one. πŸŒ²πŸ’•
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That’s super cool. I’ve had a box up for several years. Last winter was the first time owls used it. I don’t know if they laid eggs or not, but a raccoon raided the box one night and I never saw them come back after that. πŸ™ Nature can be beautiful and brutal at the same time.
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πŸŒ²πŸŒ™ CaLandBird | Wednesday Evening Weather Outlook πŸ“ Frazier Park, California | 5,030 Ft πŸ“… Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM Good evening from Frazier Mountain! πŸ‚ Another autumn day is coming to a close, and our weather station has captured some remarkable changes in the mountain air. We began the morning with very dry conditions, watching humidity fall to just 21%. By this evening, humidity had climbed to 73% as temperatures cooled. What a difference a few hours can make! πŸ“‘ CURRENT CONDITIONS | 6:30 PM 🌑️ Temperature: 48.9Β°F πŸƒ Feels Like: 48.9Β°F πŸ’§ Humidity: 73% πŸ’§ Dew Point: 40.6Β°F 🌬️ Wind: NNW (347Β°) at 2.9 mph πŸ’¨ Current Gust: 3.4 mph πŸ’¨ Peak Gust Today: 13.2 mph 🌑️ Absolute Pressure: 24.93 inHg 🌧️ Rainfall Today: 0.00 inches β˜€οΈ UV Index: 0 πŸ‚ WEDNESDAY'S WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS 🌑️ Daytime High: 63.0Β°F 🌑️ Low: 42.4Β°F πŸ’§ Lowest Humidity: 17% πŸ’§ Highest Humidity: 79% πŸ’¨ Peak Wind Gust: 13.2 mph One of today's most interesting observations was the dramatic change in humidity. At 8:57 AM, we recorded 21% humidity. By 6:30 PM, that reading had risen to 73%. And our station's daily minimum reached an even drier 17%! πŸŒ™ TONIGHT ON FRAZIER MOUNTAIN We're heading into another cool mountain evening, with temperatures already in the upper 40s. We'll be watching overnight cooling, humidity recovery, and any changes in wind direction or speed. Conditions can vary considerably between sheltered valleys, neighborhoods, and exposed ridgelines. πŸ”₯ FIRE WEATHER REMINDER Today's minimum humidity of 17% is worth noting. Even after last week's welcome rainfall, dry air can return quickly. Afternoon humidity, wind, and vegetation conditions remain important factors in mountain fire weather. Low humidity alone does not mean a Red Flag Warning is in effect, but it reminds us why monitoring local conditions matters. 🌧️ OCTOBER RAINFALL REPORT πŸ’§ Today: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ This Week: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ October Total: 1.59 inches 🌦️ LOOKING AHEAD As we approach the final days of October, we'll continue watching for changing cloud cover, cooler nighttime temperatures, and the possibility of unsettled weather heading into the weekend. Forecast timing and precipitation chances can change, so check the latest official outlook before making mountain travel plans. National Weather Service: weather.gov/hnx/ πŸš— MOUNTAIN ROAD REMINDER Please watch for wildlife, changing visibility, and debris along I-5 through the Grapevine and our surrounding mountain roads. Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ πŸ“‘ FROM OUR WEATHER STATION Every day we're discovering something new about the weather here at 5,030 feet. Today's changing humidity is another example of why local observations are so valuable. Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. Wishing everyone a peaceful Wednesday evening from Frazier Mountain! 🩷 @NWSHanford @ecowittweather @CaltransHQ #CaLandBird #CAwx #FrazierPark #FrazierMountain #Grapevine #Lebec #Gorman #PineMountainClub #MountainWeather #California #MustLoveDirt
πŸŒ²β˜€οΈ CaLandBird | Wednesday Morning Weather & Daily Outlook πŸ“ Frazier Park, California | 5,030 Ft πŸ“… October 28, 2026 | 8:57 AM Good morning from Frazier Mountain! β˜•πŸ‚ We're starting Wednesday with a noticeable drop in humidity and some very dry mountain air! Our weather station recorded humidity falling from 24% to 21% in just four minutes, while temperatures climbed from 49.5Β°F to 51.6Β°F. And we're watching closely as humidity approaches our station's 20% low-humidity alert threshold. πŸ“‘ CURRENT CONDITIONS | 8:57 AM 🌑️ Temperature: 51.6Β°F πŸƒ Feels Like: 51.6Β°F πŸ’§ Humidity: 21% πŸ’§ Dew Point: 13.0Β°F 🌬️ Wind Direction: WSW (239Β°) πŸƒ Wind Speed: 0.0 mph πŸ’¨ Current Gust: 5.1 mph πŸ’¨ Peak Gust Today: 5.1 mph 🌑️ Absolute Pressure: 24.96 inHg β˜€οΈ UV Index: 1 β˜€οΈ Solar Radiation: 109.5 W/mΒ² 🌧️ Rainfall Today: 0.00 inches β˜€οΈ WEDNESDAY'S FORECAST The National Weather Service expects a mostly sunny Wednesday across the Frazier Park area, with afternoon temperatures generally reaching the upper 50s to mid-60s, depending on elevation and location. Winds should generally remain light, although local gusts and wind shifts are always worth monitoring in our mountain terrain. πŸŒ™ TONIGHT Cloud cover is expected to increase, with a mostly cloudy evening and overnight temperatures generally in the 40s. πŸ”₯ FIRE WEATHER WATCH Our most interesting observation this morning is the very low humidity. At 21%, we're approaching the threshold for our station's low-humidity alert. Although last week's rainfall was welcome, dry air can return quickly. We'll continue watching humidity, temperature, and wind throughout the afternoon. Low humidity alone doesn't establish a Red Flag Warning, but it is an important condition to monitor. 🌧️ OCTOBER RAINFALL πŸ’§ Today: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ This Week: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ October Total: 1.59 inches 🌦️ LOOKING TOWARD THE WEEKEND The National Weather Service is monitoring a potential weather system approaching Southern California late Friday into the weekend. Rain chances increase Saturday into Sunday, although timing and amounts may change. We'll keep watching the forecast and, of course, recording what actually reaches our mountain weather station! πŸš— GRAPEVINE & MOUNTAIN TRAVEL Keep an eye out for wildlife and changing conditions on I-5, Frazier Mountain Park Road, and our surrounding mountain roads. πŸ”— Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ πŸ”— National Weather Service Hanford: weather.gov/hnx/ πŸ“‘ FROM OUR WEATHER STATION One of the things we're discovering is just how quickly our local conditions can change, even over a few minutes. That's why we're so excited to have our own weather station here at 5,030 feet! Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. Have a beautiful Wednesday, everyone! Stay safe, enjoy the mountain, and keep looking around. There's always something worth discovering! 🩷 @NWSHanford @ecowittweather @CaltransHQ #CaLandBird #CAwx #FrazierPark #FrazierMountain #Grapevine #Lebec #Gorman #PineMountainClub #MountainWeather #California #MustLoveDirt
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Katie 🌞 California LandBird retweeted
Here are the latest rain details. Sadly, chances for wet Halloween activities are growing. #cawx #larain
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It's National First Responders Day! πŸš’ During the Norte Fire, we saw the impact of mutual aid as agencies from across California came together to help protect our communities and residents.
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πŸš’πŸš‘πŸš“ Happy National First Responders Day! ❀️ Today, October 28, we honor the extraordinary men and women who answer the call when others need help most. Here on Frazier Mountain and along the Grapevine, we see firsthand the challenges our first responders face. From wildfires and winter storms to mountain rescues, highway accidents, and medical emergencies, they are there when every second matters. To our firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, search-and-rescue volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes: Thank you for your courage, your compassion, your sacrifices, and your dedication to keeping our communities safe. And to the families waiting at home while their loved ones answer another call, thank you, too. ❀️ May every shift end with a safe return home. 🌲 With gratitude from California LandBird on Frazier Mountain. #NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #FrazierMountain #FrazierPark #Grapevine #CaLandBird #California
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πŸ¦‰πŸŒ² A Little Love for the Owl Box on Frazier Mountain! Yesterday was a beautiful day to get outside, enjoy the mountain air, and tackle a little habitat maintenance. I headed up the back hill with my branch cutters and weed whacker to clean up around our owl box, which has welcomed visiting owls over the years. I removed dry, broken branches hanging around the tree and cleared the dry grasses underneath, helping reduce potential fire fuel while keeping the surrounding natural habitat intact. The mountain is home to so much wildlife, and I love finding ways to care for the land without taking away the shelter and resources these animals depend on. Of course, what started as a little cleanup turned into a much longer adventure exploring the hillside, enjoying the views, and taking photographs along the way. πŸ˜‚ There’s something incredibly rewarding about looking back at an area you’ve worked on, knowing you’ve made a difference, even in a small way. And the best part? Getting outside, moving, exploring, and enjoying every minute of it. ❀️ There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. 🌲 Come enjoy the peace. #CaLandBird #CLBLP #LosPadresNationalForest #FrazierMountain #WildlifeHabitat #DefensibleSpace #MustLoveDirt
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For our last Wild Wednesday of October…meet the ghost of a spider. πŸ•·οΈπŸ‘» What looks like a perfectly preserved spider is actually an empty costumeβ€”the shed exoskeleton of what appears to be a lynx spider. As it grew, the spider carefully pulled itself out of this old outer shell and walked away bigger…leaving its ghost behind at LandBird Ranch. The best part? The freshly upgraded owner is still somewhere nearby. πŸ˜‚ Happy Halloween from the mountain! πŸŽƒ #CaLandBird #CLBLP #WildWednesday #Halloween #LosPadres #LosPadresNF #MustLoveDirt #StayCurious #California
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🌲 CaLandBird Daily Briefing | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Frazier Mountain β€’ Grapevine β€’ Los Padres National Forest Good morning from Frazier Mountain! πŸ’™πŸŒ² We have a pleasant autumn day ahead, but Halloween weekend is becoming the main weather story. Rain chances are increasing, especially Saturday night into Sunday. High-wind advisories continue along Interstate 5, while existing Los Padres National Forest restrictions remain in place. And our positive wildlife story continues with five young California condors beginning their lives in the wild. 🌀️ 1. Frazier Mountain: Sunny Wednesday, Cooler Days Ahead @NWSHanford expects sunshine today across the Frazier Mountain communities, with cooler temperatures developing as we move toward the weekend. Clouds increase tonight and Thursday, with another mostly sunny day expected Friday. This gives us a relatively quiet window before the next Pacific weather system approaches. NWS Hanford: weather.gov/hnx/ 🌧️ 2. Halloween Weekend: Rain Chances Increasing The latest forecast shows a growing chance of rain across the Frazier Mountain communities this weekend. Current forecast timing: β€’ Saturday afternoon: rain becoming possible β€’ Saturday night: rain becoming more likely β€’ Sunday morning: additional rain possible Exact timing and rainfall totals can still change as the system approaches. At this point, the forecast does not indicate a significant snow threat around 5,000 feet. For Halloween plans and mountain travel, this is one to keep watching. @NWSHanford weather.gov/hnx/ @NWSLosAngeles weather.gov/lox/ πŸš— 3. Grapevine / I-5: High-Wind Advisories Continue @CaltransHQ continues to report high-wind advisories along portions of Interstate 5 through the Grapevine. Travel is not recommended for campers, trailers, or permit loads in advisory areas. At the time of the latest highway report, no full closure of I-5 through the Grapevine was listed. Check live traffic, incidents, closures, and cameras before heading out: Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ I-5 highway conditions: roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber… πŸ”₯🌲 4. Los Padres National Forest: Restrictions & Dry Canyon Closure Continue Existing fire-use restrictions remain in effect across Los Padres National Forest. The Dry Canyon closure within the Mt. Pinos Ranger District also remains listed, including designated roads, trails, and recreation areas around Dome Springs. Recent rainfall does not automatically cancel Forest Service restrictions or reopen closed areas. Check current alerts and closure information before heading into the forest: fs.usda.gov/r05/lospadres/al… πŸ¦… 5. California Condors: Five Young Birds Begin Life in the Wild All five young California condors released Saturday at the San Simeon Condor Sanctuary successfully left the release enclosure and are now beginning life with the wild flock. The newest members are: Obsidian (1333) Serpentine (1339) Marble (1345) Pumice (1332) Chert (1331) Experienced condors Bucky (1087) and Thunderchief (758) were also present during the release. Conservation teams will continue monitoring the young birds as they adapt to life in the wild. California condors once declined to just 27 surviving birds, making every successful release another meaningful step in the species’ recovery. πŸ¦…πŸ’™ Ventana Wildlife Society: ventanaws.org/ Condor release information and recording: ventanaws.org/condor-release… San Simeon Condor Cam: ventanaws.org/sansimeonsanct… πŸ“‘ Today’s CaLandBird Takeaway A pleasant Wednesday on Frazier Mountain, with Halloween weekend becoming the main forecast story to watch. Rain chances are increasing for Saturday night into Sunday, high-wind advisories remain important along the Grapevine, and existing Los Padres restrictions continue. Meanwhile, five young California condors are beginning their lives in the wild. πŸ¦…πŸŒ² For our local weather observations, the next few days will be useful for tracking temperature changes, humidity, wind direction, and peak gusts ahead of the approaching system. Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. #CaLandBird #CLBLP #FrazierMountain #FrazierPark #Grapevine #Gorman #Lebec #MountPinos #LosPadresNF #CAwx #California #RoadConditions #MountainWeather #CaliforniaCondor #WildlifeConservation
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πŸŒ²β˜€οΈ CaLandBird | Wednesday Morning Weather & Daily Outlook πŸ“ Frazier Park, California | 5,030 Ft πŸ“… October 28, 2026 | 8:57 AM Good morning from Frazier Mountain! β˜•πŸ‚ We're starting Wednesday with a noticeable drop in humidity and some very dry mountain air! Our weather station recorded humidity falling from 24% to 21% in just four minutes, while temperatures climbed from 49.5Β°F to 51.6Β°F. And we're watching closely as humidity approaches our station's 20% low-humidity alert threshold. πŸ“‘ CURRENT CONDITIONS | 8:57 AM 🌑️ Temperature: 51.6Β°F πŸƒ Feels Like: 51.6Β°F πŸ’§ Humidity: 21% πŸ’§ Dew Point: 13.0Β°F 🌬️ Wind Direction: WSW (239Β°) πŸƒ Wind Speed: 0.0 mph πŸ’¨ Current Gust: 5.1 mph πŸ’¨ Peak Gust Today: 5.1 mph 🌑️ Absolute Pressure: 24.96 inHg β˜€οΈ UV Index: 1 β˜€οΈ Solar Radiation: 109.5 W/mΒ² 🌧️ Rainfall Today: 0.00 inches β˜€οΈ WEDNESDAY'S FORECAST The National Weather Service expects a mostly sunny Wednesday across the Frazier Park area, with afternoon temperatures generally reaching the upper 50s to mid-60s, depending on elevation and location. Winds should generally remain light, although local gusts and wind shifts are always worth monitoring in our mountain terrain. πŸŒ™ TONIGHT Cloud cover is expected to increase, with a mostly cloudy evening and overnight temperatures generally in the 40s. πŸ”₯ FIRE WEATHER WATCH Our most interesting observation this morning is the very low humidity. At 21%, we're approaching the threshold for our station's low-humidity alert. Although last week's rainfall was welcome, dry air can return quickly. We'll continue watching humidity, temperature, and wind throughout the afternoon. Low humidity alone doesn't establish a Red Flag Warning, but it is an important condition to monitor. 🌧️ OCTOBER RAINFALL πŸ’§ Today: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ This Week: 0.00 inches πŸ’§ October Total: 1.59 inches 🌦️ LOOKING TOWARD THE WEEKEND The National Weather Service is monitoring a potential weather system approaching Southern California late Friday into the weekend. Rain chances increase Saturday into Sunday, although timing and amounts may change. We'll keep watching the forecast and, of course, recording what actually reaches our mountain weather station! πŸš— GRAPEVINE & MOUNTAIN TRAVEL Keep an eye out for wildlife and changing conditions on I-5, Frazier Mountain Park Road, and our surrounding mountain roads. πŸ”— Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ πŸ”— National Weather Service Hanford: weather.gov/hnx/ πŸ“‘ FROM OUR WEATHER STATION One of the things we're discovering is just how quickly our local conditions can change, even over a few minutes. That's why we're so excited to have our own weather station here at 5,030 feet! Forecasts tell us what could happen. Observations tell us what did happen. 🌲 There is always something to discover, if we never stop looking. Have a beautiful Wednesday, everyone! Stay safe, enjoy the mountain, and keep looking around. There's always something worth discovering! 🩷 @NWSHanford @ecowittweather @CaltransHQ #CaLandBird #CAwx #FrazierPark #FrazierMountain #Grapevine #Lebec #Gorman #PineMountainClub #MountainWeather #California #MustLoveDirt
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🌲 A Little Mountain Update! It’s been a busy few days here on Frazier Mountain! 🩷 I’ve been spending a lot of time outdoors, tackling projects around the property, exploring the hillside, and enjoying some of the beautiful things nature has to offer along the way. I’ve got photos, little discoveries, and a few adventures to share with you tomorrow! πŸ“ΈπŸŒΏ For now, I’ll leave you with this beautiful sunset and a reminder to enjoy the little moments along the way. One project, one adventure, and one beautiful sunset at a time. 🩷 Goodnight from the mountain! #CaLandBird #MustLoveDirt #FrazierMountain #California #StayCurious
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