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Black-and-white warbler won't be confused with other birds

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.
Forest Service lands in county appeal to outdoor enthusiasts

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.
Ramp Festival set to celebrate 40th birthday on May 10

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.
Birder with Unicoi County ties planning Big Day in May

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.
Rocky Fork workshop to cover fly fishing basics

3 weeks ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

Fly fishing has definitely hooked plenty of Americans. Hollywood blockbusters like “A River Runs Through It” starring Brad Pitt have even popularized this angling pastime. And now Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond is focusing its latest workshop, “Fly Fishing Mountain Streams,” on this popular activity.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds stage spring return

1 month ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

In an article posted on March 27, Journey North, an organization and website that tracks migrating hummingbirds, announced that so far this spring, bird-watchers in 12 states had reported ruby-throated hummingbirds, but it’s still early in the season. “So far, we have one sighting each in Kentucky and Tennessee and two in Arkansas, but we’re expecting more in the coming weeks,” noted the blog post by Journey North.
Bryan Bielanski to perform April 19 in Roan Mountain

1 month ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

Upbeat acoustic rock singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski is on tour promoting his latest album, "Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time 4,” at shows from Laramie, Wyoming, to Roan Mountain, Tennessee. In fact, he will be perform April 19 at Roan Mountain’s The Appalachian Station on Highway 19E. The show is for ages 18 and up and starts at 7:30 p.m.He recently spoke with The Erwin Record about his music and his upcoming show in Roan Mountain.
Thrasher’s return bids March adieu while welcoming April

1 month ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

I heard the paired notes of a signing male brown thrasher on Saturday, March 29, confirming the return of this large songbird. The thrasher was signing from a dead blue spruce tree surrounded by a thicket of forsythia in full golden bloom. I’ve usually celebrated the return of brown thrashers in the final days of March. This year’s brown thrasher was slightly tardy. For instance, this species returned on March 24 in 2021 and 2023.
Jim Ayers, longtime philanthropist for Unicoi County projects, dies

1 month ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

James W. “Jim” Ayers, one of Tennessee’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists and a generous donor to myriad Unicoi County projects, has died. Ayers, the former executive chair and CEO of FirstBank, died April 1 in Nashville after battling a variety of health issues in recent years. His death was announced in a press release issued by the Ayers Foundation Trust.
Here are a few birds to look for this spring

1 month ago | erwinrecord.net | Bryan Stevens

Has it been a slow spring? I have felt that it’s been one step forward, two steps back. But April has finally arrived. Although we’re now two days into the month, I’m still waiting on some of my first arrivals among our fine feathered friends. That’s not an unusual situation. I think the birds like to drag out their springtime arrivals. They know that being tardy is sure to aggravate me as I’m not known for patience.