Wrap-up
Thank you for playing! I hope you enjoyed the game and learned a little more about California's diverse wildlife.
Thank you for playing! I hope you enjoyed the game and learned a little more about California's diverse wildlife.
Post an image of this bird species: California Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma californica)
For those that figured it out, "Wildlife B" is a bird. Did you know there are about 10,000 species of birds, worldwide? I bet you've heard of the largest bird in the world - the ostrich. Although all birds have feathers, some don't fly. Other than the ostrich, can you name one? Hint: Some of these live in Antarctica.
For this search, call me, ”B”. Below are a few hints that you’ll use to find me.
Post an image of this insect species: Common Greenbottle Fly (Lucilia sericata)
For those that figured it out, "Wildlife A" is an insect. Did you know that new species of insects are still being discovered? Some experts say there are over 27,000 insect species in California. Wow - What a Class!
List of insects by the Amateur Entomologist' Society: https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/a-to-z-of-insects.html
Welcome to the first hunt. In this series of searches in the coming weeks, you can label me, “A”. Below are a few hints that you’ll use to find me.
All of your answers will be different, so don’t try to match another person’s sighting. There are literally thousands of correct answers for the identity of me. Again, in your comments, please call this animal “A”.
Soon I will give hints about the first animal in this scavenger hunt. Remember, physical collection of wildlife without a permit is not allowed by CA state law. Instead, you will be photographing the wildlife, then posting your image on this website. Some images will be better than others. If your pictures turn out fuzzy or in the distance, it’s okay. Post them anyway and leave me a comment about the life you found. We’ll start with an easy one, then progressively get harder through the month. If needed, research the hints to learn more. I look forward to reading comments about your adventure.
To join into the Scavenger Hunt fun, you'll need to create an iNaturalist account. The “Log In or Sign Up” link is in the upper right corner. This is just a basic email, username and password request. Once complete, log into iNaturalist.
Back to the Scavenger Hunt page... Click the “Join” button, in the upper right corner of the page.
You’re all set! This can be done today, or any day through October 30th.
Log in each time you visit this Scavenger Hunt.