Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #13 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 1-2 February 2020.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 1 February 2020
Saturday was sunny.
High: 49 (F) / 9 (C)
Low: 28 (F) / -2 (C)
Winds from the Southwest
Average Wind Speed: 7.3 mph / 12 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 19 mph / 31 kph
Sunday, 2 February 2020
Sunday was sunny.
High: 62 (F) / 16 (C)
Low: 35 (F) / 1 (C)
Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 5.7 mph / 9 kph
Highest Gust: 17 mph / 27 kph
Bird Watching Notes
On Sunday I saw the neighborhood coyote in the field behind the bird feeders.
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Then a little later when it was safe, I saw this squirrel feasting on peanuts before the next winter storm.
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Northern Cardinal
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Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
House Finch
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Range map for House Finches throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the House Finch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
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.
House Sparrow
Size comparison between House Sparrow and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the House Sparrow at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Downy Woodpecker
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Size comparison between House Finch and 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.
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.
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.
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 1-2 February 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 #12 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
Use of Original Photos
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Very beautiful 🐦 birds nice click.
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Hola @etcmike, genial ya el frió está disminuyendo y la cantidad de aves aumentando… Estas fotos están muy bonitas.
Hi @etcmike, great already the cold is decreasing and the amount of birds is increasing... These pictures are very nice.
Amazing idea of the posting
El coyote y la ardilla se quedaron en la zona amigo @etcmike, seguro es por los alimentos.
Great sunny day and some beautiful pics along wow that is nice :)
Thank you very much for sharing a great project, have a good day and mood
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I don't know why I feel like that I have seen this post already few days ago! I may be wrong or whatever. anyways keep flourishing, those are extremely pretty pictures.
Every weekend I do bird counts for Cornell University and I try to post my results shortly after the weekend.
Sometimes it does seem repetitive, the same birds over and over. But the pictures are new every week along with the counts.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
Fue un buen fin de semana estimado @etcmike, sacaste buenas fotos, a pesar del frio parece que están retornando las aves, o estarán de paso, el coyote tiene buen porte está comiendo bien y las ardillas también, gracias por compartirlo… Buen inicio de semana.
It was a good weekend , you took good pictures, despite the cold it seems that the birds are returning, or will be passing through, the coyote is eating well and the squirrels too, thanks for sharing it ... Good start to the week.
Nice click cute dove.
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great photos of animals, a good project, thank you for sharing
Que bellos son… Tienen mucha suerte de que exista este proyecto y personas como ustedes que hacen una obra tan desinteresada. Gracias @etcmike por compartirlo.
Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing your data with #featheredfriends