How good are you at identifying bird eggs? Above are an assortment of eggs and a possible birdie (for size comparison purposes). Three are replicas, the fourth is real, and the possible birdie, well, I suppose is real as well. From left, to right, what kind of bird would lay each of the eggs, and which egg is real? Clue: Two are raptor eggs, and two are not. Send your answers to celeryfarm@mail.com. Answers will appear next Wednesday. The winner(s) will be eligible for high praise.
Eagle questions? E-mail Jim at celeryfarm@gmail.com Some may be used in future posts.
Jim Wright writes The Bird Watcher column for The Record. He is the author of four photography-driven books about natural areas, including the New Jersey Meadowlands, and Pennsylvanias Hawk Mountain.