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7th June 2003 - Winner of the St Mary's Bird Quiz announced.

290 people entered this the fourth quiz that St Mary's Fund-Raising team have run, with questions set by Barbara Paterson. These quizzes have been growing in popularity, and to date the Church has raised over £900 from them.

Only three people answered all 50 questions correctly. Rev David Thomas drew the winner on Saturday at June Market. The winner of the St Mary's Birds Quiz is Miss Bareham of Hills Crescent, Colchester, who wins a £25 voucher.

Answers to the questions are as follows:

1.  Peacock 11  Avocet 21  Bittern 31  Gander 41  Kite 
2.  Rook 12  Fieldfare 22  Gull 32  Wagtail 42  Pheasant
3.  Osprey (OS_prey) 13  Puffin 23 Yellowhammer 33  Swift 43  Bunting
4.  Skylark  14  Harrier 24  Tern 34  Eagle 44  Blackbird
5.  Wren 15  Plover 25  Duck 35  Razorbill 45  Kittiwake
6.  Secretary Bird 16  Frigate 26  Pigeon 36  Starling 46  Crane
7.  Robin  17  Shoveler 27  Godwit 37  Sandpiper 47  Pelican
8.  Redshank 18  Blackcap 28  Nightingale 38  Knot or Teal 48  Merlin
9.  Redpoll 19  Crow 29  Bantam 39  Jay 49  Owl
10. Kiwi 20  Egret(s) 30  Raven 40  Cormorant 50  Skua

   Rev David Thomas drawing the winning entry in St Mary's Bird Quiz competition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev David Thomas drawing the winning entry in the St Mary's Bird Quiz competition
 

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21 August 2005

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