June 1, 2009: The male golden-winged warbler and the black-billed cuckoo were present in Pike County on an old strip mine known locally as the Flatwoods. The Flatwoods is above 2,500 feet in elevation. There were quite a few bobwhite quail calling as well. The habitat varies from open grassy areas to autumn olive jungles. Black locust and pine trees are common. The golden-winged warbler was present in an area with scattered trees and shrubs along with a thick herbaceous layer. Scott Freidhof Rowan County