How to identify nesting/burrowing sites
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of identifying nesting/burrowing sites?
A) To build human structures
B) To collect animals as pets
C) Conservation and management of species
D) To destroy habitats
  • 2. What is a common indicator of animal burrow entrances?
A) Mounds of excavated dirt
B) Piles of rocks
C) Absence of vegetation
D) Standing water
  • 3. Bird nests are most often found in:
A) Open fields
B) Rivers
C) Trees and shrubs
D) Underground burrows
  • 4. Which animal is likely to create extensive tunnel systems?
A) Squirrel
B) Rabbit
C) Deer
D) Prairie dog
  • 5. What time of year is most important for surveying nesting sites?
A) Fall
B) Breeding season
C) Anytime
D) Winter
  • 6. Droppings and tracks near an entrance suggest:
A) Recent rainfall
B) Active use
C) Predator activity
D) Abandonment
  • 7. What does 'scrape' refer to in nesting?
A) A bird's song
B) A shallow depression in the ground
C) A type of insect
D) A tree branch
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a typical nesting material for birds?
A) Feathers
B) Plastic shards
C) Twigs
D) Mud
  • 9. Why should you avoid disturbing a potential nesting/burrowing site?
A) To measure the burrow
B) To attract more animals
C) To prevent abandonment of young
D) To collect nesting materials
  • 10. Which animal might nest in a hollow tree?
A) Ant
B) Worm
C) Snake
D) Owl
  • 11. What is a key identifier of a beaver lodge?
A) A nest made of grass
B) A hole in the ground
C) A dome-shaped structure in water
D) A pile of rocks
  • 12. Which habitat is LEAST likely to contain nesting/burrowing sites?
A) Forest
B) Grassland
C) Paved parking lot
D) Wetland
  • 13. What type of survey is used to identify nesting raptors?
A) Soil sample
B) Water analysis
C) Aerial survey
D) Vegetation survey
  • 14. A 'communal burrow' is a burrow shared by:
A) Multiple individuals of the same species
B) Humans and animals
C) Different species
D) Predators and prey
  • 15. What equipment is essential for safe burrow observation?
A) Hammer
B) Shovel
C) Binoculars
D) Water hose
  • 16. What is a potential sign of a snake den?
A) Scat piles
B) Stacks of leaves
C) Shed skins
D) Singing birds
  • 17. Where do groundhogs typically build their burrows?
A) In trees
B) In the desert
C) In fields and near forest edges
D) In rivers
  • 18. What adaptation do burrowing owls have for defense?
A) They are highly venomous
B) They have sharp talons
C) They mimic rattlesnake sounds
D) They fly silently
  • 19. Which of the following is a sign of recent nesting activity?
A) A collapsed burrow entrance
B) Absence of vegetation
C) Fresh tracks in the surrounding area
D) Cobwebs covering the entrance
  • 20. What is a 'lek' in terms of bird nesting behavior?
A) A specific type of bird nest
B) A group of female birds
C) A gathering of males for courtship displays
D) A type of bird food
  • 21. Which of these animals commonly nests in caves?
A) Bats
B) Turtles
C) Eagles
D) Penguins
  • 22. What is the 'edge effect' in habitat terms?
A) The center of a habitat
B) A degraded habitat area
C) A newly planted forest
D) The boundary between two different habitat types
  • 23. What is the purpose of 'nest boxes' or 'birdhouses'?
A) To feed birds
B) To scare away predators
C) To provide artificial nesting sites
D) To trap birds
  • 24. What should you do if you accidentally disturb a nesting site?
A) Set up a camera to monitor the site.
B) Leave the area immediately and report the disturbance.
C) Collect any eggs or chicks you find.
D) Try to repair the damage yourself.
  • 25. What are scrapes often lined with in bird nests?
A) Vegetation
B) Glass
C) Metal
D) Rocks
  • 26. Which tool is helpful for measuring burrow dimensions?
A) Measuring tape
B) Hammer
C) Microscope
D) Telescope
  • 27. What behavior might suggest an animal is defending its nest?
A) Sleeping
B) Playing
C) Aggressive vocalizations
D) Feeding
  • 28. What is the role of camouflage in nesting/burrowing sites?
A) To conceal the site from predators
B) To attract mates
C) To regulate temperature
D) To provide nutrients
  • 29. What is an important factor when choosing the location for nest boxes?
A) Availability of nesting materials
B) Proximity to human activity
C) Protection from predators and weather
D) Distance from other nest boxes
  • 30. If you find a nest with fledglings nearby, what should you do?
A) Release them into a new location.
B) Take them home and care for them.
C) Call animal control immediately.
D) Leave them alone; their parents are likely nearby.
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