The 67th consecutive Roan Mtn CBC was held Sunday, 16 Dec 2018.
Fifteen observers in three parties found 47 species. The recent 30-year
average is 45 species. The all-time high was 55 species in 1987.
Weather conditions were very sloppy this year, with heavy overcast,
fog, and near-steady mist all day. Winds were strong at the highest
elevations.
Few highlights:
Am. Black Duck (7), Hooded Merganser (4), Pied-billed Grebe (1),
Great Blue Heron (7, most ever), White-crowned Sparrow (4),
Red-wg. Blackbird (1).
No Purple Finches or Pine Siskins.
Rick Knight, compiler
Johnson City, TN
