GC3CDZ4 American Goldfinch (Unknown Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by pmolan

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Hidden : 3/17/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Lorrimer Sanctuary was bequeathed to the New Jersey Audubon Society by Ms. Lucine L. Lorrimer in 1956. The main house, parts of which date back to the late 1700's, is the present visitors' center and Sanctuary office.

The visitors' center houses an exhibit and lecture room, winter bird feeding station, interpretive displays, hands-on exhibits, and a gift shop. There is a self-guiding trail system that winds through the 14 acres of land; trail maps are available if needed. Much of the acreage is second-growth woods (mostly oak, maple, ash, and beech); and small stands of planted evergreens.

These trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.
All plants and animals are protected -- they may not be harmed, harassed or removed.

Visitor Center Hours:
Wednesday through Friday 9-5, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays

Lorrimer Sanctuary has approved this hide location and style and replaces a damaged one

Please read the Wikipidia article on the American Goldfinch and then answer the questions below.

Q1. An adult American Goldfinch range in size from
1. 4.3-5.1 inches in length and weigh .39–.71 oz
2. 5.1-6 inches in length and weigh .71-1.1 oz
3. 6-6.9 inches in length and weigh 1.1-2 oz

Q2. The American Goldfinch is which state's bird?
6. New York
7. New Jersey
8. Maine

Q3. The American Golfinch lays between
8. 4-6 eggs and the incubation is between 12-14 days.
9. 3-7 eggs and the incubation is between 14-15 days.
0. 5-8 eggs and the incubation is between 15-16 days.

Q4. Like all passerines, the chicks are altricial; they are born _____, with reddish bodies, pale grey down, and closed eyes.
9. dehydrated
0. naked
1. with 7 toes

The cache is located at:
N40° 59.5(Q1)(Q2) W074° 11.9(Q3)(Q4)

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