Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #11 Report 2020-2021 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 23-24 January 2021.
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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, 23 January 2021
Mostly Cloudy with no precipitation.
High: 31 (F) / 0 (C)
Low: 28 (F) / -1 (C)
Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 9.9 mph / 15.9 kph
Highest Gust: 26 mph / 42 kph
Sunday, 24 January 2021
Mostly Cloudy with no precipitation.
High: 31 (F) / 0 (C)
Low: 25 (F) / -3 (C)
Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 8.6 mph / 13.8 kph
Highest Gust: 22 mph / 35 kph
Bird Watching Notes
Mourning Dove
Original Photos
Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
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Image Source
You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
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Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Northern Cardinal
Original Photo
Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
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Image Source
You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 23-24 January 2021.
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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 -- Count #10 Report 2020-2021 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 Atmospheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
Use of Original Photos
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Loved the pictures, the red bird took my heart. what an amazing post. Keep flourishing.
Disciplina y constancia amigo @etcmike, traen buenos resultados… Saludos.
Buena foto @etcmike, pudiste fotografiar el símbolo del proyecto Feederwatch.
Wow the cold season is too long for my taste @etcmike I congratulate you on a good shot of the Northern Cardinal.
Hello @etcmike, the cold causes a low influx of birds.
I find that the cold weather typically brings more birds to my feeders and they eat the seed much faster.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
thank you very much for the post and beautiful photos,have a good day and a great mood
Hola @etcmike, está muy linda esta foto…
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Very nice again bird projects.
The photo shows that you have no snow and it is easier for birds to get food. We have snowdrifts and frosts. I am very glad that I hung up the feeders, even though I help the birds with something.
thank you very much for sharing the project,have a great weekend