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hilda
 Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.
Unread postPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:49 am 
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tosha wrote:
The best part about a challenge is learning where you went wrong!


That is very true Tosha!

Thanks for the answers of #24 Johan, and for the new (difficult) challenge #25 pantera leo! :D

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Thanks for the challenge PL!
Got 8/10 :evil:

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tosha
 Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.
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All mites are being very quiet on this forum. Must be the very challenging challenge keeping everyone busy, or was it only me who battled through it? :hmz:

Just sent my answers in now.

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mel123
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Mine are in too, some of those were a bit hectic! :lol:


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tosha
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A very surprising 7/10 for me at first pass with 1 extra correct second time around :D :D Very happy with my score after my poor performance last time!

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8/10 for me wonder were did I go wrong :hmz: :hmz: :hmz: :wall: :wall: :wall:


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9/10 for me for #ID 25.


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hilda
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Well done Ladybirder! :clap: :clap:

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Sharifa
 Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.
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Well done everyone :thumbs_up:

Those all look like very good scores :clap: :clap: :clap:

PL sorry I am late but was in the Park this last weekend. So I will try to do it today and send in my answers tonight :thumbs_up:

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hilda
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6/10 for me for ID challenge #25. :?

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louis dreyer
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Unread postPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:39 pm 
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adrianp
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Herewith, challenge #26

#1
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#2
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#3
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#4
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#5
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#6
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#7
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#8
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Quiz questions:
#9
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Which of these two explanations for sunbathing behaviour in this heron is incorrect?
a. Drive out heat sensitive mites and parasites.
b. To straighten out and harden the feathers to improve flight.
c. Warm up the preening oils so that they distribute evenly.
d. Thermoregulation
e. It looks real sexy to other birds when you sunbathe.
f. Synthesis of vitamin D
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What is wrong with this tawny eagle?
a. It has a sebaceous cyst caused by an ingrown feather
b. A cancerous growth on its chest
c. It has pumped its chest with air so that its song will carry further
d. It has eaten too much
e. Insect bite
f. Wound from a territorial fighting

Please PM the answers directly to me.

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Sharifa
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Wow I can't keep up. Just sent in my answers :pray: now I have to wreck my brains already :shock:

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Sharifa
 Post subject: Re: Bird ID Challenge.
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Got 5/10 for the #25 :dance: :dance:

Was a real toughie.

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barryels
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Pantera Leo,

Thanks for a great challenge. Can however not participate due to auditing taking place at my workplace :evil: .

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