Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #06 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos
Citizen science is a great way to involve children and adults in discovery and contribute to scientific research and conservation. Project FeederWatch through Cornell University is a great way to get involved in citizen science. You can learn more at the Project FeederWatch website.
I typically watch birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 19-20 December 2020.
The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.
The 2020-2021 season goes through 9 April 2021.
Weather
Saturday, 19 December 2020
Sunny with no precipitation.
High: 34 (F) / 1 (C)
Low: 19 (F) / -7 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 9.2 mph / 14.8 kph
Highest Gust: 26 mph / 42 kph
Sunday, 20 December 2020
Sunny. No precipitation.
High: 45 (F) / 7 (C)
Low: 24 (F) / -4 (C)
Winds from the West
Average Wind Speed: 6.4 mph / 10.3 kph
Highest Gust: 24 mph / 39 kph
Bird Watching Notes
Red-winged Blackbird
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Range map for Red-winged Blackbirds throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-winged Blackbird at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Hairy Woodpecker
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Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Hairy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-bellied Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Blue Jay
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Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Blue Jay at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Mourning Dove
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Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Eurasian Collared-Dove
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Range map for Eurasian Collared-Doves throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Eurasian Collared-Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 19-20 December 2020.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
No interactions observed.
Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Signing Up for the 2020-2021 Season
Project FeederWatch is a great way to introduce children and adults to science and conservation through bird watching.
If you are interested in joining Project FeederWatch this season, you can learn more and sign-up at the Project FeederWatch website. During the 21 week season you will need to record your observations during two consecutive days each week.
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #05 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos
Sources
Project FeederWatch -- Collecting Bird Counts for North American Continent
eBird -- Collecting Bird Counts from around the World
Crossley ID Guide -- For identifying the birds of North America
National Oceanic and Atmosheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
Use of Original Photos
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Photo/Video Editing
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thanks for the post, great bird photos
Thank you very much for sharing, a great project of mood for birds
Nice shots ...like the Hairy Woodpecker,,