Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #04 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos

in Birding / Wildlife4 years ago

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 5-6 December 2020.

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The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.

The 2020-2021 season goes through 9 April 2021.

Weather

Saturday, 5 December 2020

Sunny. No precipitation.

High: 49 (F) / 9 (C)
Low: 31 (F) / 0 (C)

Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 6.7 mph / 10.8 kph
Highest Gust: 25 mph / 40 kph

Sunday, 6 December 2020

Cloudy. No precipitation.

High: 38 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 30 (F) / -1 (C)

Winds from the North Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 7.2 mph / 11.6 kph
Highest Gust: 18 mph / 29 kph

Bird Watching Notes

Cooper's Hawk

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Range map for Cooper's Hawks throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Cooper's Hawk 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.

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.

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.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 5-6 December 2020.

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Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary

Interactions

No interactions observed.

Summary of Counts This Season

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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 2020-2021

Sources

All About Birds

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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Photo/Video Editing

Video editing performed with Adobe Primiere Elements 2020. Affiliate link to Amazon.com provided for your convenience.

Equipment

ItemName
CameraCanon EOS 7D
LensCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
FiltersTiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter, Tiffen 58MM Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
TripodManfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)

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The birdies are adorable, I must say the details of altitude and the cameras seems so specific and precise. amazing!
Keep flourishing,

Thank you so much for sharing great photos of birds, have a nice weekend

Thank you so much for
Sharing great photos of birds,
Have a nice weekend

                 - nataly2317


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I also look at the feeder from the window of my house, I saw only sparrows and tits. But I know for sure that we have more bullfinches. I hope they come to eat and I see them.

Rair bird hawk amazing picturs captur.

Nice 👍 click hawk seeing here in images after long time .

beautiful hawk, thank you for sharing

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