Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #18 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 27-28 March 2021.
The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.
The 2020-2021 season extended through 30 April 2021.
Weather
Saturday, 27 March 2021
Fair.
High: 55 (F) / 13 (C)
Low: 32 (F) / 0 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 13.8 mph / 22.2 kph
Highest Gust: 40 mph / 64 kph
Sunday, 28 March 2021
Sunny.
High: 62 (F) / 16 (C)
Low: 46 (F) / 7 (C)
Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 8.3 mph / 13.4 kph
Highest Gust: 32 mph / 51 kph
Bird Watching Notes
A squirrel tried to get some peanuts from the feeder but failed.
Original Photos
Original Photos
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photos
Original Photos
Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Original Photos
Original Photos
Original Photos
Original Photos
Original Photos
Original Photos
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.
Common Grackle
Original Photo
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Common Grackles throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Common Grackle at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 27-28 March 2021.
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 #17 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 Atmospheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
Use of Original Photos
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I built a birdhouse and a feeder this past winter, plus I have a few hummingbird feeders. I put them up like a week ago. Maybe I'll share some photo's of the birds that stop by. Didn't even think of it until now.
Please post your pictures!! It has been a while since I have seen hummingbirds.
Have a great weekend!
Steem on,
Mike
Sorry, what is a hummingbird feeder like? I can only imagine something like this
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thank you for sharing the project, have a nice day
Greetings @etcmike, the weather has improved and new participants have already started to come out... Excellent photos.
Hi @etcmike, that carpenter sure knew how to pose. Have a nice Sunday.
The images have an incredible quality that highlights in detail the beauty of the birds, I am surprised how they will do to know the geographical areas in which the birds are found. Years ago when I was on my honeymoon I captured this one, but I don't know its name, by any chance could you tell me if it looks you familiar?
Hi @etcmike, all the photos in your publicationCitizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #18 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos, are very nice.
I liked this one the most.
Thank you very much for sharing the project and beautiful photos of birds,have a good time on the weekend