You can find out more about the red-breasted nuthatch in a column wrote some time ago by clicking here . Especially around Roanoke. This page lists butterflies for Virginia, their habitats, and provides color photos. It does not get specific for Roanoke, but if you read the descriptions for range and it says southwest Virginia you can be certain that includes Roanoke. Build Better Business is for you.
Lunch is complimentary.
Relatively little walking is involved. Bill Hunley will meet us at the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center for a stroll around Abbot Lake. Expect high elevation woodland birds. Some light walking is involved. Expect a long, fun day.