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Feeder guests are usually easy to indentify (but not always). These slides are all from October 21, 2007 at the Sioux Falls Feeder Complex NWF #20922. See if you can do them all in one round. 

Below is the Quiz.. Have Fun.

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What unpopular bird's face is this?

For answers, go to the "Answers to quizzes " page.

April 3 Quiz
This Quiz is mostly for amateurs, but it gives us a look at two species that are sometimes confused.
Which one is the Pine Siskin? There are 3 photos. Click on each for enlargement.

Photo 1
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Photo 2
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Photo 3
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Quiz for April Fool's Day
What is this foolish bird doing, why, and what species is he?

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Quiz for 3-26-07.
What birds are in the tree, and how many are there? Click on the photo for a larger look.
Click here to go to the answer.

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South of Sioux Falls March 26, 2007

January quiz 1
Here is a little quiz that is not very difficult.
The three birds (from 1-21-07) are shown partially and then fully. See if you can ID them.
  • The first mystery photo show a rare view of why this bird is named. Without looking anything up, see if you can name the bird. (no challenge to most seasoned birders, but still fun). The second photo shows the bird not hiding its head..
  • The second mystery bird has a beautiful wing/tail pattern that is often overlooked. What is the bird? Second photo shows it in full view.
  • In the third mystery photo, this brown eyed babe is given seven words in Sibley's. Second photo brings us to reality.


 

Click here for mystery bird #1.

Click here for full photo of bird #1

Click here for photo of mystery bird #2

Click her for full photo of bird #2

Click here for head of mystery bird #3

Click her for full photo of bird #3

What bird is ripping and snarfing this sparrow up?
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Which one is the adult?
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Click on the downy to get answers
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What be these babes in nest?
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