Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14 Report 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 9-10 February 2019. I missed a few weeks of counting due to travel.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019.
Weather
Saturday, 9 February 2019
Saturday was windy and partly cloudy.
High: 30 (F) or -1 (C)
Low: 9 (F) or -12 (C)
Winds from the South-Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 16.1 mph
Highest Gust: 34 mph
Sunday, 10 February 2019
During Saturday night into Sunday morning there was a light snowfall accumulating about 2.5 inches. Sunday was cloudy.
High: 32 (F) or 0 (C)
Low: 26 (F) or -3 (C)
Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 8.4 mph
Highest Gust: 27 mph
Bird Watching Notes
Downy Woodpecker
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Hairy Woodpecker
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Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Hairy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
House Sparrow
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Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the House Sparrow at the "All About Birds" webpage.
European Starling
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Range map for European Starlings throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the European Starling at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Harris's Sparrow
This is an immature Harris's Sparrow.
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Range map for Harris's Sparrows throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Harris's Sparrow at the "All About Birds" webpage.
American Goldfinch
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Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
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.
Mourning Dove
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Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Dark-Eyed Junco
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Range map for Dark-Eyed Juncos throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Dark-Eyed Junco at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 9-10 February 2019.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
No interactions observed.
Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #13 Report 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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Oh yes @etcmike, very beautiful photos and I will learn more and more about the birds living in your area!
Very different birds. And everything is beautiful in its own way. Thank you for sharing
Great view @etcmike and your birds look amazingly interesting!
Very interesting message. The photo is very beautiful, the birds are as alive
Been a while since I saw one of these posts. The idea in general is such a great thing and if I didn't live in a megacity devoid of all life I'd love to spend a weekend or few doing this kind of thing
Wow beautiful pic
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Beautiful cute little birds pictures.
Thanks for sharing mike sir
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Those shots are simply awesome.
Probably taken on zoom but still awesome camera work.
I do have roosters and when I try to feed them, birds like sparrows and a few more join them.
I might try capturing that.
Thanks for letting us know about the project :)
Yes, I used a 300mm zoom lens to take the shots.
Have a great week!
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Mike
Cool.
Thanks
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