Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve Quiz

What is the central feature of Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve?

• A large freshwater lake

• An isolated sea stack

• A mountain range

• A dense forest

Where do Northern Gannets spend their winter months?

• In the Arctic Circle

• In the Gulf of Mexico

• On the coast of Africa

• In the Mediterranean Sea

How do Northern Gannets find their mates each year?

• Using visual markers

• By following a specific scent

• Through a unique call

• By returning to the same nesting spot

How long does it take for a Gannet chick to become a juvenile?

• 13 weeks

• 9 weeks

• 16 weeks

• 6 weeks

What do Gannet parents do to feed their growing chicks?

• Hunt for insects nearby

• Collect seeds from the shore

• Bring back small mammals

• Take turns leaving the nest to find fish

What triggers the instinct to fly in Gannet chicks?

• The presence of predators

• The changing weather

• The urge to explore

• The need to find food

What happens if a Gannet chick fails its first flight?

• It may perish in the surf

• It tries again immediately

• It is rescued by its parents

• It returns to the nest

What percentage of juvenile Gannets survive their first year at sea?

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

• 10%

How long might juvenile Gannets stay at sea before returning to Bird Rock?

• 2 years

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 3 years

What do adult Gannets do after their young leave Bird Rock?

• They stay with their mates for a few weeks

• They start a new breeding cycle

• They search for new nesting sites

• They immediately migrate south