Can you guess what this is? Plus last week's answer and winner!
May 24, 2021
Monday Nature Mystery
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week's Monday Nature Mystery, Terri A. Lisman! Please email us your snail mail address and preference for a hat or tote bag to: [email protected]
Terri correctly identified the nest and eggs of the Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). It’s often called the “little bird with the big voice.” Carolina Wrens are known for building nests in strange places! They have been found in hanging flower baskets, golf carts and even boots. The nests are constructed of many materials, like moss, pine needles, and leaves. Both the male and female build the structure together. To learn more about their habits, click here.
Last week's mystery: Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) nest and eggs. Photo: Laura McDonald
Each Monday we’ll post a new photo and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Be sure to post your answer on our Facebook page @AudubonVA under the Monday Mystery post...do not reply to this email with your guess!
Please remember to write the common name, being mindful of hyphens, uppercase and lowercase letters and always include the Latin name in parentheses. To learn more about bird names click here.
Photo: Ashley Bradford
Do you know what bird species this is? Post your guess (please list both common name and Latin name) on our Facebook page @AudubonVA under Monday Nature Mystery.
Good luck!
-Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
Please note that all entries are date and time-stamped. We review each correct answer to see who commented first. If someone 'likes' your comment, it would move it up on the list, making it look like the first post. Winners are limited to one prize every 90 days.