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| Ed Talbott | profile | all galleries >> Appalachian Hikes >> Roan Mountain, TN/NC - June 18, 2008 | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
Michelle and I made the drive down to Roan Mountain on the TN/NC border today to see the rhododendron and azalea blooms there. The weather was perfect, the views amazing, and the blooms were spectacular. The birding was quite good also with several high altitude species seen that included Alder Flycatcher, Magnolia Warbler, Winter Wren, Pine Siskin, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Common Raven, Veery and Juncos. We spotted a Broad-winged Hawk soaring through Carvers Gap. We highly recommend a June trip to Roan Mountain.
 Roan Gardens |
 Searching for Raptors |
 Ready to Burst |
 Wild Columbine |
 Spectacular Views |
 Rhododendron and Spruce |
 Fallen Leaf |
 Flame Azalea |
 Blue Violet |
 Beauty and the Bloom |
 Roan High Point |
 Looking Towards Virginia |
 Ed and Michelle |
 View from the Summit |
 Perfect Weather |
 Roan High Point - 6,285 feet |
 Windblown Ridge |
 Flower Pattern |
 Golden Ragwort |
 Wild Lily of the Valley |
 Bluets |
 Red and Pink |
 Ed Talbott |
 Leaf Pattern |
 Bee Fly Closeup |
 Forest Plants |
 Petals Gone |
 Getting Ready |
 Lichen Art |
 White Moth |
 Reindeer Moss |
 Hiking the Balds |
 Ed Talbott |
 Connect the Dots |
 Yellow Hawkweed |
 Looking South |
 Meadows and Fir |
 Painted Rocks |
 Flame Azalea |
 Next Week? |
 Gorgeous Views |
 Yoga at 6,200 Feet |
 Azalea |
 Swallowtail Feast |
 Orange and Green |
 Color Everywhere |
 Pink and Orange |
 Azalea Blooms |
 Appalachian Mountains |
 Blue Sky |
 Cinqfoil ? |
 Looking South |
 Sooty Azure |
 No Fear |
 Looking Back at Roan |
 Rocky Point |
 A Place to Comtemplate Life |
 Hang On Michelle! |
 Even Juncos Enjoy the View |
 Looking East |
 Getting Ready |
 Queen of the Mountain |
 Hiking the AT |
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