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Junior Wildlife Conservationist Quiz

When barred owls call, and somehow this one caught a fish, they often cause turkeys to gobble. Turkey hunters use barred owl calls to help find where turkeys are located in order to hunt them. (photo by Roger Hill)

1. What American hawk is the only one that hunts in groups?
The Harris hawk of the southwest United States is the only raptor that hunts in groups. One photographer filmed a group of five chasing a rabbit in relays to tire it. At one point, the rabbit hid under some brush. Then, one hawk walked in after it like a bird dog. When the rabbit flushed, several other hawks pounced, killed and then ate it! Now, that’s team work!

2. How long does it take for birds to lay eggs?
The cowbird can lay an egg in seconds. It is in such a hurry because it lays its eggs in other birds’ nests, a phenomenon called nest parasitism. A bobwhite quail needs 3-10 minutes to lay an egg; an hour or so for geese and turkeys. The common murre, a sea bird, can breed and still lay fertile eggs after several months! Why? Murres need to be at sea for long periods to gather enough food to survive, and thus are not together very much with their mates. more…

Have you ever been  to Pheasant Fest? Pheasant Fest is like your state Pheasants Forever convention except bigger and has more vendors. At Pheasant Fest the NYLC (National Youth Leadership Council) runs the youth village. The youth village is like a indoor youth activity day. If you want to have fun at Pheasant Fest  go to the youth village! See you there!

Hi Yall,

It is another beautiful winter in the great state of Ohio!!! Every winter i am surprised at how much snow we get!!!! I mean when you have drifts taller than you are you know you got some snow!!!!!Anyone else get crazy amounts of amazing snow????????

Well, it is that time of year where we all gather together once again to celebrate conservation! I am looking forward to getting to know the new member’s of the Youth Council and expect we will have a great weekend. Thank you Council members for all of your hard work this year, and I will see you and your shenanigans in a few weeks. Safe travels to each of you and your families as you descend into Iowa! Evan be ready to ROCK THE MOCK!

See you there~Liz