Photo: Louisiana Waterthrush, Darla J. Outhaut/Audubon Photography Awards
We are pleased to announce the winner of our most recent Monday Nature Mystery, Natalie Brenan.
Congratulations to Natalie for identifying the Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla).
Louisiana Waterthrush, Darla J. Outhaut/Audubon Photography Awards
According to All About Birds, this species stays close to moving water—especially forested streams and creeks—and bobs its rear end almost constantly. In both spring and fall, Louisiana Waterthrush is among the earliest migrant warblers. Because Louisiana Waterthrush feeds on streambed (“benthic”) invertebrates, the species is an excellent indicator of the quality and health of a stream—or “stream ecosystem integrity” as a scientist might say.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Mathew Markowitz/Audubon Photography Awards