Explanation of scores . . .

• 0 -- no red pigment on sides of head (cheeks entirely gray)
• 1 -- discontinuous spots of red (or orange) at top of cheek
• 2 -- continuous red along top of cheek
• 3 -- entire cheek red
• 4 -- red extends ventrally onto throat

If two sides of head have different scores (happens occasionally), then animal receives the higher score.

Other species

Amphibia

• Desmognathus ochrophaeus   5
• Eurycea bislineata   1

Birds

• Sharp-shinned Hawk (flew past the overlook north of Wolf Laurel Gap, a toy for the Ravens' play)
• Raven (groups of 2-4 swooping, rolling, diving in the evening breeze at the overlook north of Wolf Laurel Gap, at least 20 altogether)

  The Raven inhabits northern North America and Eurasia but extends southward in the Appalachians and nearby mountains. It is in the same genus as the crows (including the American Crow) but is considerably larger, with a longer tail, a deeper voice, and even more of a reputation for intelligence.

Mammals

• unidentified bats
• Eurasian Wild Boar -- lots of rootings in the grass beside the parkway near Heintooga Overlook

Notes: surface of leaf litter dry -- barely damp underneath -- very chilly -- northerly wind.

The cold, dry air permitted spectacular views from the overlook north of Wolf Laurel Gap -- with nothing in sight but forest all the way to the distant crests of the Great Smoky Mountains.