Photo: Dark-eyed Junco, Matthew Kipper/Audubon Photography Awards
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Monday Nature Mystery, James Chen!
Congratulations to James for correctly identifying the Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis). According to All About Birds, Dark-eyed Juncos are among the most abundant forest birds of North America, with one estimate of their population at 630 million individuals. They have a number of different morphs that are quite distinct – our mystery bird was an Oregon morph. A platform style bird feeder with sunflower or safflower seeds will attract this snow bird to your yard.
Last Week's mystery: Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis). Photo: Matthew Kipper/Audubon Photography Awards
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
This week’s mystery is below. Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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.
Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Mick Thompson