It’s time again to flex your natural history knowledge with another round of…
Just like the other rounds, any Washington State person, place or living thing is fair game. Keep an eye on the Burke Blog for the answers soon!
Update: Scroll down to see the answers.
Riddle #1:
Bending wood and carving new paths,
Lending a hand to carpenters and shipwrights,
Used by peoples near and far
What am I?
Riddle #2:
We drink our food;
Flying backwards is a unique trait;
With the exception of one species, we fly south for the winter
What am I?
Riddle #3:
Don’t be fooled by my rocky exterior;
Beautiful surprises are inside
What am I?
Posted By: Andrea Barber, Communications
Answers BelowAnswer #1: Adze
Answer #2: Rufous Hummingbird
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Answer #3: Geode
An Amethyst Geode from the Burke's Geology collection
