Birds
Mammals
Under the Water
Past or Current Endangered Species
Invasive Species
100
This bird is commonly known as a symbol of independence and strength and is a national symbol of the United States. We can see them around long Island during both the winter and summer months.
What is Bald Eagle?
100
This mammal has 5 fingers just like a human. They are known to dip their front paws in water making them more sensitive and allowing them to gather more information about their surroundings and available food
What is Racoon?
100
Name one of the common bivalves that can be found under the water in oyster bay. A bivalve is a mollusk that has two shells/vales that open and close.
What is:
Clam
Oyster
Mussel
100
What pesticide caused the near eradication of Osprey on Long Island?
What is DDT?
100
Which common crab species is considered “one of the most invasive species in marine environments” due to its lack of predators and rapid reproduction. Hint, the name includes a color.
What is European Green Crab?
200
You may often see this bird standing on docks or buoys holding out their wings to dry. This is because these birds are strong divers with excellent underwater vision.
What is the double crested Cormorant?
200
This mammal is the only marsupial in north America. Marsupials are a group of mammals that give birth to undeveloped young which then live in a pouch on their mothers abdomen.
What is Oppossum?
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200
What species of crab commonly found in Oyster Bay is known for its incredibly strong pinch and impressive swimming abilities. This species is also well known for its bright color.
What is Blue Crab
200
What common turtle do we have in Oyster Bay? Hint: This turtle is the only turtle species to make their home in brackish water habitats.
What is Diamondback Terrapin?
200
This turtle is originally found in the Midwest and was introduced to long island via the pet releases and escapes. This turtle can be identified by red stripes on either side of its head.
What is Red Eared Slider?
300
The Snowy egret and the Great Egret are two common birds seen in our area during the warmer months of the year. Which of these species can be identified by a yellow bill and black feet?
What is Great Egret?
300
These mammals are common all over the Island and the Northeast. Signs of them include missing plants from your garden, overgrazed forests, and rubbed markings on trees from the males of these species. While they can be hunted by humans, this mammal is severely overpopulated here because their natural predators (bear and wolves) no longer live on the island.
What is Deer?
300
What species of crab does the male have one unusually large claw compared to the other?
What is Fiddler Crab?
300
This long island mammal was once extensively trapped for its fur. It was extirpated from long island by the early 1800s but since has made a recovery due to strict conservation laws. In the 1990’s long island started a breeding program to help these mammals continue to grow their populations.
What is River Otter?
300
This is one of the most aggressive waterfowl species in the world, especially during nesting and breeding time. These birds are strikingly beautiful but also can cause severe damage to native aquatic plant populations.
What is Mute Swan?
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400
This bird is commonly seen around Oyster Bay in wetland habitats, poised in the water looking for fish or flying majestically overhead. They can reach up to 4 feet tall but weigh only 5-6 pounds.
What is Great Blue Heron?
400
These marine mammals are one of the most common found on the east coast. They can be seen in the waters and rocks around long island from November to Mid-May. You will see these mammals “hauling out” (resting) on rocks and beaches to interact with other seals, nurse pups, avoid predators, and regulate their temperature. One of these haul spots is located right off the coast of Centre Island.
What is Harbor Seal?
400
As filter feeders, they play a vital role in maintaining water quality; while pumping water through their gills for respiration and food, Oysters and Clams also remove excess nitrogen, which they incorporate into their shells as they grow. Which animal filters more water a day, Oysters or Clams?
What is Oysters?
An adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water each day, while a large hard clam can filter around 24 gallons daily.
400
These ancient creatures have survived 5 mass extinctions, over 400 million years. Their blue blood is used in the biomedical industry to help develop vaccines, medical implants, and intravenous drugs to help prolong human life.
What is Horseshoe Crab?
400
Originally found in Asia, this insect spread to the United States starting in 2014. It can be seen all over Oyster Bay during the summer months. This insect is characterized by grey/brown wings with black spots and bright red hind wings. It eats the sap on wild, ornamental, and agricultural plants and has no predators in the United States.
What is the Spotted lantern fly?
500
Which bird species, commonly spotted in oyster bay, migrates in the spring in sync with the alewife (aka river herring) fish populations? Hint: they like to eat the fish
What is Osprey?
500
These canines are the newest resident to long island. They were typically found in the Midwest and traveled through both southern US and Canada to arrive on the east coast. You can find them in the woods, on golf courses, and even in central park.
What is Coyotes?
500
Alewives are known as anadromous fish. This means they live most of their lives in saltwater but return to freshwater to spawn. Can you name another fish species that moves from saltwater to freshwater to spawn (anadromous) OR that moves from freshwater to saltwater to spawn (catadromous).
What is:
- Salmon, shad, striped bass (Anadromous)
- American eel (Catadromous)
500
This small shorebird arrives in mid-march and nests on sandy beaches. You can find signs all over Long Island beaches announcing the nesting of this bird and blocking off areas. This species population has been protected since the early 1900s but continues to decline due to coastal development and recreation.
What is Piping Plover?
500
This is one of the most numerous songbirds in north America, introduced to the United States by a fan of Shakespeare because the fan felt every bird Shakespeare mentioned should be in the US. You can see these birds in big noisy flocks in lawns, city parks, and fields, working their way through the grass looking for insects.
What is European Starling?