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Winner – ID Challenge August, 2009
August 27th, 2009 | 
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The August ID Challenge has come to a close, and we have a winner! Jason, aka Xenogere, was the first person to submit the most correct answers. We had 3 players, all of whom correctly identified each photo. Way to go! Jason has won a $10 donation to the charity of his choice, made in his name. As soon as I get that info from Jason, I will update this post with the name of the charity and copy of the check. UPDATE: Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation is the lucky charity!
Winning Charity - August 2009 ID Challenge
And now, for the answers:
Picture 1 | Plano, TX | Northern Cardinal, female, fledgling
Picture 1 is an image of an adorable little female Northern Cardinal, complete with an “Alfalfa” feather-do.
Picture 2 | Plano, TX | Widow Skimmer Dragonfly
This dragonfly is a common sight in the US, and a happy one. Dragonflies always signify summer to me, and who doesn’t love summer?! This is a Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa).
Picture 3 | Plano, TX | Purple passionflower
Breathtaking in its beauty and complexity, the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) bloom is–although I have never seen it in the wild–a vine native to the United States. The flowers, which smell as lovely as they look, turn into fruit in the fall. I’ve got unripe passionfruit hanging on the vine right now!
The next ID Challenge will be posted on or about September 1, 2009, and will run for about 3 weeks. The prize is a $10 donation from Birder’s Lounge to the winner’s conservation/wildlife/nature charity. C’mon – have some fun and play for your charity!
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What timing! You are certainly in the right place at the right time. Do you live by a preserve or park? Your photos are terrific.
Thanks, Sandy – yes, timing is always the key for a great photo. I took all of these pictures in my back yard! I have worked hard to make my property as attractive to wildlife as possible. Thanks for the props.
Congratulations Jason! Amber, I love that Passionflower photo!
Thanks, Larry. I never get tired of looking at these amazing flowers. I’ve got both the flowers and the fruit on the vine right now – pretty cool.