Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #11 Report 2019-2020 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 18-19 January 2020.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 18 January 2020
Saturday was sunny, windy, and cold.
High: 34 (F) / 1 (C)
Low: 12 (F) / -11 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 20 mph / 32 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 53 mph / 85 kph
Sunday, 19 January 2020
Sunday was sunny and very cold.
High: 11 (F) / -11 (C)
Low: 2 (F) / -16 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 13.2 mph / 21.2 kph
Highest Gust: 30 mph / 48 kph
Bird Watching Notes
On Friday there was a snow and ice storm in the area. After the storm low temperatures followed and hung around for the weekend.
On Saturday I saw one squirrel in my feeder area.
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That squirrel tried to climb up to the bird feeder but failed.
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On Sunday that squirrel came back with some friends. There were three squirrels in the feeder area.
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Downy Woodpecker
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Harris's Sparrow
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Range map for Harris's Sparrows throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Harris's Sparrow 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.
Blue Jay
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Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Blue Jay at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Northern Cardinal
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Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Dark-eyed Junco
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Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco at the "All About Birds" webpage.
White-breasted Nuthatch
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Range map for White-breasted Nuthatches throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the White-breasted Nuthatch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 18-19 January 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 2019-2020 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 #10 Report 2019-2020 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
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I am going to check this project Cornell Project out! I sit on my stoop if it is not too cold and watch the birds and squirrels outside my aparment. I live in Northeast USA. We have had a little snow, not too bad.
Have a really #goldenmonday (I don't care for the #bluemonday tag on TwitterTM even though it trends.).
You maybe surprised by the different types of birds you see.
When I started here in Nebraska, I did not know about the different types of woodpeckers we have here.
Supporting Cornell University ornithology lab's program in this way, not only do you learn about the birds, you also help the science of ornithology and ecology.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
Nice pictures thanks for sharing
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Hola @etcmike, excelentes fotos, por lo visto hay nuevos integrantes esas ardilla están lindas.
Hi @etcmike, excellent photos, apparently there are new members those squirrels are cute.
Truly awesome great clicks to look at such a wonderful time i had :)
Las fotos del cardenal están muy buenas imagino fueron capturadas durante el atardecer.
The photos of the cardinal are very good. I imagine they were taken during the sunset.
In the morning the sun is blasting in my window and it is hard to take any pictures. Not only because of the sun but the birds see movement in the window and fly away.
I typically wait until afternoon to take pictures.
The picture of the female Northern Cardinal was taken near sunset. Good eye for detail!
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
It's good that you shared a great project, have a good day and a great mood
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Northern Cardinal is the show stopper of the day for real! All the pictures are just perfect, and not to forget I loved the woodpecker's frame. my favorite posts are these feederwatch project. Love nature and your photography skills.
Keep flourishing.
beautiful photos of birds, a great project
Hola @etcmike a pesar del frió las aves y las ardillas siguen hiendo a ese sitio, están hermosas todas esas fotos…
Hola @etcmike como dicen, la practica hace al maestro. Cada fin de semana obtienes mejores fotos y con mejores ángulos, espero sigas mejorando tus técnicas.
Hello @etcmike as they say, practice makes perfect. Every weekend you get better pictures and with better angles, I hope you keep improving your techniques.
Que tal @etcmike por lo que veo el invierno está en aumento, imagino que cuesta más lograr una buena foto en horas, admiro tu determinación y dedicación…
How about @etcmike as far as I can see winter is on the rise, I imagine that it costs more to get a good picture in hours, I admire your determination and dedication...
Hola @etcmike, nunca he estado donde haya nieve me parece genial aunque no me gusta mucho el frió. Pero si esas aves aguantan yo también puedo aguantar, la ardilla se ve muy tierna buscando comida, ustedes hacen un gran trabajo por eso estos animalitos tienen comida para aguantar el invierno… Muchas gracias en nombre de todos ellos.
Hi @etcmike, I've never been where there's snow but I don't like the cold much. But if those birds can hold out I can hold out too, the squirrel looks very tender looking for food, you guys do a great job so these little animals have food to hold out the winter... Thanks a lot on behalf of all of them.
Estas aves sí que son extrañas amigo @etcmike, con la temperatura tan baja y no vuelan a zonas más cálidas.
These birds are strange friends @etcmike, with the temperature so low and do not fly to warmer areas.
In this area, there are those birds that migrate from here to further south, those birds who migrate to here from further north, and finally those birds that spend the entire year here.
The range map shows which birds are migratory and which birds are here year round.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
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