[Bristol-Birds] Report on the Roan Mtn. Butterfly Count
- From: Don Holt <dnldhlt@xxxxxxx>
- To: mebc-butterfly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, butternuts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, carolinaleps@xxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:19:14 -0400 (EDT)
Here is the compilation of the Roan Mtn., TN Summer 2011 Butterfly Count, as
submitted to NABA. We had a nice day, somehow avoiding the scattered showers
that were apparently ending just before we arrived at various locations.
Butterfly numbers were a little low, but we've seen lower, and the Aphrodite
Fritillaries put on a decent show in the Rhododendron Gardens. A word of
warning, though...if you go to the Gardens, beware of the rockwork curbs in the
grass, they can be sharp-edged enough to blow out an automobile tire!
Heartfelt thanks from Dianne and I to Brookie Potter and Charles Moore for
assisting with the tire change.
Don Holt, compiler
Johnson City, TN
Region 13
Appalachians (KY, TN, WV)
William Haley, Regional Editor
1. Roan Mountain, TN. Yr. 19, 36.1067°, -82.1105°, center at Carvers Gap,
Carter Co., TN, and Mitchell Co., NC, at the crossing of TN Hwy. 143 / NC Hwy.
261 over TN/NC state line. See 1993 report for habitats. 23 July 2011;
1000-1630 hrs; sun AM 10%, PM 51-75%; 72-88°F; wind 0-5 mi/hr. 10 observers in
1 party. Total party-hours 5.5; total party-miles on foot 2. Observers: D.
Draper, C. Gutierrez, R. Gutierrez, Don Holt (910 Smalling Rd., Johnson City,
TN, 37601; dnldhlt@xxxxxxx), F. Lamberts, C. Moore, B. Potter, J. Potter, N.
Schubert, K. Stroud.
Pipevine Swallowtail 60, E. Tiger Sw. 12, Spicebush Sw. 1, Cabbage White
20, Clouded Sulphur 3, Orange Su. 15, E. Tailed-Blue 29, 'Summer' Spring Azure
5, Gr. Spangled Fritillary 2, Aphrodite Fr. 178, Meadow Fr. 22, Pearl Crescent
17, E. Comma 1, Red Admiral 1, Com. Buckeye 2, Viceroy 2, Monarch 1,
Silver-spotted Skipper 24, Least Sk. 8, Sachem 1. Total 20 species, 404
individuals.
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