Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14 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 8-9 February 2020.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 8 February 2020
Saturday was partly cloudy.
High: 38 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 15 (F) / -9 (C)
Winds from the South Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 10.7 mph / 17.2 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 29 mph / 47 kph
Sunday, 9 February 2020
Sunday was cloudy and windy.
High: 39 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 25 (F) / -3 (C)
Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 15.6 mph / 25 kph
Highest Gust: 41 mph / 66 kph
Bird Watching Notes
Red-Winged Blackbird
Original Photo
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.
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photo
Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Mourning Dove
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
American Goldfinch
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 8-9 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 #13 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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Beautiful birds click
Amazing photos.
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I visited the website today for the very first time, that is great I would spare some time this weekend and go through the website deeply.
You are doing great job. The birds are extremely amazing, and you are extremely skilled.
Keep flourishing.
the first time I saw a photo of a fluffy woodpecker, thank you for sharing
Thank you very much for your beautiful photos of birds, have a nice day
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Hermosos ejemplares, este par de Red-Winged Blackbird, buen trabajo.
Hello @etcmike a weekend of little activity and yet the Red-Winged Blackbird justified your work... Happy day.
Hola @etcmike un fin de semana de poca actividad y sin embargo los Red-Winged Blackbird justificaron tu trabajo… Feliz día.
Hola @etcmike, unas fotografías muy bonitas… Sigo intentando sacar unas fotos de aves pero no logro un buen enfoque, les estoy haciendo un comedero para ver si logro alguna que sirva.
Hello @etcmike, some very nice pictures... I keep trying to take some pictures of birds but I can't get a good focus, I'm making a feeder for them to see if I can get one that works.
feels amazing this is beautiful photography :)
Hola @etcmike es curioso la variedad de aves que puedes ver en ese lugar seria por esta razón que decidieron hacer eso una reserva para aves…
Hello @etcmike it is curious the variety of birds that you can see in that place would be for this reason that they decided to make that a reserve for birds...
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Wonderful photos! My red winged blackbirds always migrate south and won't return until spring. Thanks for using the #featheredfriends tag! !tip
I saw the first American Robin of 2020 this past week. Although temperatures are going to be very cold for a few days, seeing a robin reminds me spring is on the way.
Have a great week!
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I love watching everyone return! Usually I have a few Robins in January that hang out down along the banks of the creek where it is muddy and doesn't freeze. I didn't see them this year. I do love Spring!
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A question @etcmike, those cherry trees are natural, because they always have fruit.
Una pregunta @etcmike, esos cerezos son naturales, porque siempre tiene frutas.
The fruit on the tree matures during the winter and is ripe just in time for spring when the American Robins return. When the ground is frozen or covered with snow the fruit provides the American Robins with food to eat.
Have a great weekend!
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