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Swifties Mystery Cache

Hidden : 8/1/2023
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not located at the posted coordinates but is within two miles.

Solve the puzzle to find the true location. This is a micro cache, bring a pen or other writing stick.


North Santa Clara was recently the gathering point for thousands of swifties from around the world. Their distinctive plumage and happy voices were seen and heard for miles around. It is said of these birds that their feet hardly touch the ground, and that was certainly true of these recent visitors.

  • Apus apus
  • Cypseloides senex
  • Apus affinis
  • Aeronautes saxatalis
  • Cypseloides cherriei
  • Cypseloides rothschildi
  • Streptoprocne biscutata
  • Apus barbatus
  • Apus leuconyx
  • Tachornis phoenicobia
  • Aerodramus fuciphagus
  • Collocalia isonota
  • Collocalia esculenta
  • Streptoprocne phelpsi
  • Collocalia sumbawae

Special Notes: We really wanted to get this one out before or during the event, and place it near one of the "No Parking Stadium Event Days" signs that one of us passes on her morning walks. But, proximity clearance issues prevented that. Luckily this ideal spot was discovered. It was fun seeing the flock all around as we scoped out a spot. We're trying to keep this one easy to not scare them (or you) away.


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Geocachers of the Bay Area

Congratulations to LydiaSimmons for FTS, and to Grey fox and CuriousOtter for FTF honors.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle] pbaazba anzr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)