Sea of Clouds along Blue Ridge Parkway

Can someone please identify the species of owls calling and the tree in the middle. These owls get mobbed by crows on a weekly basis.

Rocky ridge line and a couple of goldenrod.

Stepping off the side of the rock & then walking to the grassy bald meadows at the top of the ridge.

Blackgum tree & tall pine trees just below rock.

Closeup of a very small species of goldenrod blooming just below me.

This accident occurred about a week ago coming up & out of a deep gap with a curve where many have crashed through the years. I have been cleaning up the debris for a few days scattered up & down the road. Many crosses on trees along this 20 mile scenic highway. Be careful folks.

Me just now approaching the rock with great stairs and a flat chair at the top.

Up on my thinking rock. Discovered this spot in 2012 Breezy with 20 mph gusts & 58 degrees. A half mile 40 yard wide, flat top knob with many small grassy balds, forest & rocks at the edge on each side of ridge. Have been seeing monarch butterflies migrating & whitetail deer.