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Avian Quiz – Oct 7, 2011

October 7, 2011 by Jory 10 Comments

Hello all. This will be my last Avian Quiz. I am hanging up my computer? My binoculars? Hard to tell. I hope you’ve had as much fun with these quizzes as I have had. Here is this week’s quiz:

I was fortunate to visit a college friend these last few days. I live in the US, in New York State. My friend also lives in the US, but in a different state. A state that I have never visited before. [Yes, that’s a hint. It’s not nearby.] Please do NOT guess the species. Instead, give another clue to the identity of this species.

The clues:

1. I saw 3,000 individuals of this species. Give or take.

2. I was sitting comfortably outside an elementary school.

3. I was sitting with a few hundred people watching this spectacle.

4. This was a life bird for me.

5. There is a species in my home area that is a close relative, although I’ve never seen anything like these numbers. Usually only a handful at one time.

6. Wobbly.

Remember, please do NOT guess the species. Instead, give another clue to the identity of this species.

Good luck!

Written by Jory
Jory's first field guide-identified bird was a Northern Cardinal. This turned out to be his gateway drug into birding. In 2007 Jory became the least accomplished birder to see 300 birds in New York State in one year. He has birded the world over but maintains his birding "beginner mind", of which he is inordinately proud. Just ask him. Jory is the 10,000 Birds Avian Quizmaster, coming up with ever more diabolical ways to stump his legion of devoted fans. He lives with his wife and the possessions of his children just outside of Albany NY.