Bryan Stevens

5 days ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

I’m thinking that most people have probably heard of a “gaggle” of geese or a “murder” of crows as a way to describe a flock of these particular birds. Warblers also have their collective names. A flock of warblers is often referred to as a bouquet, a confusion, a fall, a cord or a wrench of warblers, according to the Birdorable Blog. I personally like “wrench” of warblers.

5 days ago | thetomahawk.com | Bryan Stevens

I’m thinking that most people have probably heard of a “gaggle” of geese or a “murder” of crows as a way to describe a flock of these particular birds. Warblers also have their collective names. A flock of warblers is often referred to as a bouquet, a confusion, a fall, a cord or a wrench of warblers, according to the Birdorable Blog. I personally like “wrench” of warblers.

1 week ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

When it comes to the outdoors, Unicoi County offers a wealth of summer recreational opportunities. The Erwin Record spoke with Andrew Balch with the Watauga Ranger Station in Unicoi about opportunities within Unicoi County on Cherokee National Forest lands. One popular destination for both locals and visitors during the summer has traditionally been Rock Creek Recreation Area, particularly the annual Kid’s Fishing Day.

2 weeks ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

This year’s Ramp Festival will celebrate a special birthday. This year’s event marks the 40th year since the Flag Pond Ruritan launched the festival in 1985. This year’s Ramp Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In 2015, the Flag Pond Ruritan’s annual Ramp Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary. Other than the blip from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the festival has continued strong since that milestone.

2 weeks ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

Brayden Paulk recently sent me an email to share some recent bird sightings he has made in Georgia. As background, I’ve known Brayden since the summer of 2016. At the time, he was 17 years old and visiting with his grandparents in Flag Pond for the summer. We got acquainted thanks to an amazing ruffed grouse hanging out at a barn. Brayden named the grouse Rufous who, as it turned out, was a remarkable bird. Ruffed grouse are, as a rule, shy and retiring birds. Not Rufous.