Natural History Wanderings

The Great Smoky Mountains Association had the following new wildflower report

April 1 – White Oak Sinks – hepatica and spring-beauties now in bloom. Still early for most flowers. Little White Oak on other side of White Oak Sinks falls, wildflowers are much more advanced. Several types of arboreal orchids are in bloom and tree ferns have greened. Temperatures and humidity much higher than in big White Oak. Noted a fence lizard that I judged to weigh over 40 pounds. Water lilies now past peak. Several extremely large pileated woodpecker like birds. Still a great hike for the adventurous. Hepatica and spring-beauty are blooming on Porters Creek Trail in Greenbrier. This area should be a good destination for wildflower seekers over the next three weeks.

See older reports at:  Wildflower Updates | Great Smoky Mountains Association.