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