The January, 2010 Challenge for Charity contest has come to a close, and we have a winner! Amy Gates was the first to correctly identify each photo, and gave a good guess to the bonus question. Amy has selected the National Wildlife Federation to receive a $10 donation in her name. Congratulations, Amy! This month’s contest was lively, with 5 participants!

Winner-Challenge for Charity-Jan, 2010

And now, for the answers…

Picture 1 | Plano, TX | Eastern Bluebirds

Hint for Picture 1: This colorful couple may very well have a nest box they call “home.”

Resource suggestion: Cornell Lab of Ornithology – All About Birds

Answer: Eastern Bluebirds

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Picture 2 | Plano, TX | Pecan

Hint for Picture 2: Winter tree ID can be tough, but this tree is pretty distinctive, even without leaves.

Answer: Pecan – Texas State Tree

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Picture 3 | Plano, TX | Fungi

Hint for Picture 3: All you need for a correct answer on this one is the name of the Kingdom to which this species belongs.

Answer: Fungi

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Bonus Question: What is the name of the waterfowl shown for January, in this calendar?

Answer: Lesser Scaup