How to identify nesting/burrowing sites
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of identifying nesting/burrowing sites?
A) To destroy habitats
B) To build human structures
C) Conservation and management of species
D) To collect animals as pets
  • 2. What is a common indicator of animal burrow entrances?
A) Piles of rocks
B) Standing water
C) Absence of vegetation
D) Mounds of excavated dirt
  • 3. Bird nests are most often found in:
A) Trees and shrubs
B) Rivers
C) Open fields
D) Underground burrows
  • 4. Which animal is likely to create extensive tunnel systems?
A) Deer
B) Squirrel
C) Rabbit
D) Prairie dog
  • 5. What time of year is most important for surveying nesting sites?
A) Anytime
B) Winter
C) Breeding season
D) Fall
  • 6. Droppings and tracks near an entrance suggest:
A) Active use
B) Abandonment
C) Predator activity
D) Recent rainfall
  • 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) Mud
B) Plastic shards
C) Feathers
D) Twigs
  • 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) Owl
B) Worm
C) Snake
D) Ant
  • 11. What is a key identifier of a beaver lodge?
A) A hole in the ground
B) A pile of rocks
C) A dome-shaped structure in water
D) A nest made of grass
  • 12. Which habitat is LEAST likely to contain nesting/burrowing sites?
A) Forest
B) Wetland
C) Paved parking lot
D) Grassland
  • 13. What type of survey is used to identify nesting raptors?
A) Aerial survey
B) Soil sample
C) Vegetation survey
D) Water analysis
  • 14. A 'communal burrow' is a burrow shared by:
A) Predators and prey
B) Multiple individuals of the same species
C) Humans and animals
D) Different species
  • 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) Shed skins
B) Stacks of leaves
C) Singing birds
D) Scat piles
  • 17. Where do groundhogs typically build their burrows?
A) In trees
B) In rivers
C) In the desert
D) In fields and near forest edges
  • 18. What adaptation do burrowing owls have for defense?
A) They have sharp talons
B) They are highly venomous
C) They mimic rattlesnake sounds
D) They fly silently
  • 19. Which of the following is a sign of recent nesting activity?
A) Cobwebs covering the entrance
B) Absence of vegetation
C) Fresh tracks in the surrounding area
D) A collapsed burrow entrance
  • 20. What is a 'lek' in terms of bird nesting behavior?
A) A type of bird food
B) A specific type of bird nest
C) A gathering of males for courtship displays
D) A group of female birds
  • 21. Which of these animals commonly nests in caves?
A) Eagles
B) Penguins
C) Bats
D) Turtles
  • 22. What is the 'edge effect' in habitat terms?
A) A newly planted forest
B) A degraded habitat area
C) The boundary between two different habitat types
D) The center of a habitat
  • 23. What is the purpose of 'nest boxes' or 'birdhouses'?
A) To provide artificial nesting sites
B) To trap birds
C) To scare away predators
D) To feed birds
  • 24. What should you do if you accidentally disturb a nesting site?
A) Leave the area immediately and report the disturbance.
B) Collect any eggs or chicks you find.
C) Try to repair the damage yourself.
D) Set up a camera to monitor the site.
  • 25. What are scrapes often lined with in bird nests?
A) Vegetation
B) Rocks
C) Metal
D) Glass
  • 26. Which tool is helpful for measuring burrow dimensions?
A) Telescope
B) Measuring tape
C) Microscope
D) Hammer
  • 27. What behavior might suggest an animal is defending its nest?
A) Sleeping
B) Feeding
C) Aggressive vocalizations
D) Playing
  • 28. What is the role of camouflage in nesting/burrowing sites?
A) To provide nutrients
B) To regulate temperature
C) To attract mates
D) To conceal the site from predators
  • 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) Leave them alone; their parents are likely nearby.
D) Call animal control immediately.
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