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Whither Shall I Wander? Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 2/25/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is not at the listed co-ords. It's at 48 A . BC 123 D.EFG A nice wander along the Goose. Cache is within 2 meters of the trail, behind the only rocks in the area, so not a tough find. Check in the cache for the Wild Goose Chase co-ords.

To find this cache answer the following questions.
A.(2 digits) This goose is white, with black pinions; the head often appears to be rusty brown, stained by the minerals in the mud flats where they feed. These geese winter in large flocks at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary near Ladner, B.C. A = the latin name - 6
B. These geese like to stop off near Parksville, B.C. to feed and rest on their way south from the Arctic. It's a small goose with a dark brown back, black head and neck and a white collar. B = the first word in its latin name + 1
C.(2 digits) This goose needs no introduction! We're all familiar with its black head and neck, and the white chin strap. C = (the 2 word latin name multiplied by 3) + 4
D. (2 digits)This white bird with black legs and a black beak is the largest water bird in the world, (by weight, not height). Not actually a goose, it is a member of the same Family. D = the latin family name * 4
E. What is the venereal term for a group of geese on the ground? E = this word + 3
F. And the venereal term for a group of geese in flight? F = this word - 3
G. What do you call a gooses young (singular)? G = this word - 6

You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

oruvaq ebpxf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)