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Quiz: Fall Nature

Updated on January 11, 2015
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Yvonne writes about and photographs flora and fauna of Louisiana, sharing the knowledge she learned through study and personal experience.

Plants and Animals of Louisiana in Fall

How much do you know about nature in the fall? This little quiz, complete with pictures, will test your knowledge of some of the plants and animals of the autumn season. There is a picture for each question. The pictures are numbered and each has some information in the caption that may help you in your quest. Read the question, then scroll down to look at the picture. We hope you enjoy this little virtual tour and quiz of Louisiana nature in Fall.

All pictures by Y.L. Bordelon, All Rights reserved.

Fall Nature Quiz

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Question 1

Fall blooming native plant
Fall blooming native plant | Source

Use these Pictures to take the Quiz

Each picture coresponds with a question on the quiz.

Question 2

A fall blooming native plant which is  favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.
A fall blooming native plant which is favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.

Question 3

Many insects including bees and butterflies use the flowers. Songbirds eat the seeds.
Many insects including bees and butterflies use the flowers. Songbirds eat the seeds.

Butterflies of North America

This fantastic guide will help you learn more about the butterflies in your area.

Question 4

The northern populations of this bird spend the winter in Southern forests. It is the only member of its family that eats seeds.
The northern populations of this bird spend the winter in Southern forests. It is the only member of its family that eats seeds. | Source

Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America

This is a wonderful guide with color photos and excellent information.

Question 5

This species nests in cavities both natural and man made. In fall they gather in small groups to search for berries and fruit in the forest.
This species nests in cavities both natural and man made. In fall they gather in small groups to search for berries and fruit in the forest.

Question 6

This perky little bird looks a lot like his northern cousin.
This perky little bird looks a lot like his northern cousin.

Question 7

Each fall, after feeding on the nectar from lantana and other flowers, this butterfly migrates to the mountain forests of Mexico where it spends the winter.
Each fall, after feeding on the nectar from lantana and other flowers, this butterfly migrates to the mountain forests of Mexico where it spends the winter. | Source

Question 8

Nectar-rich cypress vine blooms in fall, just in time for the migration of these tiny birds.
Nectar-rich cypress vine blooms in fall, just in time for the migration of these tiny birds.

Question 9

By fall the female spiders are very large. After mating, the tiny male often ends up as nutrition for the female.
By fall the female spiders are very large. After mating, the tiny male often ends up as nutrition for the female.

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Fall Naturalist Poll

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Fall Hummingbird Migration

During fall migration hundreds of hummingbirds flock to feeders. Here in South Louisiana, I often have to fill the feeders every other day. This is one of the few times that large numbers come together like this as they fatten up to make the long journey to their wintering grounds.

Hummingbird Hysteria

If you didn't do well on the quiz, perhaps you enjoy learning a little more about the plants and animals of fall. Check out the links below.

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