Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #16 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 13-14 March 2021.
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The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.
The 2020-2021 season extended through 30 April 2021.
Weather
Saturday, 13 March 2021
Cloudy with rain. 0.34 inches (0.86 centimeters) of rainfall.
High: 58 (F) / 14 (C)
Low: 41 (F) / 5 (C)
Winds from the East
Average Wind Speed: 9.8 mph / 15.8 kph
Highest Gust: 31 mph / 50 kph
Sunday, 14 March 2021
Heavy rain with strong winds. 2.68 inches (6.9 centimeters) of rainfall.
High: 45 (F) / 7 (C)
Low: 36 (F) / 2 (C)
Winds from the East
Average Wind Speed: 21.5 mph / 34.6 kph
Highest Gust: 57 mph / 92 kph
Bird Watching Notes
American Robin
Original Photos
Range map for American Robins throughout North America.
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Image Source
You can learn more about the American Robin at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-winged Blackbird
Original Photo
Range map for Red-winged Blackbirds throughout North America.
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Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-winged Blackbird at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 13-14 March 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 #15 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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Hi @etcmike very beautiful specimens you share today.
Beautiful Bird photography nice work
Nice summer season project.
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thank you very much for the post,have a great day
Amazing birds, I would like to see live red-winged thrush
The birdies are pretty as always, I would love to join this project but sadly there's no nearby area in my city where I can do birdwatching freely. But this is more like a therapy to a nature lover.
By the way good collection of data seems like you came across bunch of different little creatures.
Stay healthy and keep flourishing.
Photo results are amazingly cool
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Wow very nice bird. Truly incomparable photography.@etcmike(76) The more I see your posts, the more they catch my attention.
Thank you!
Have a great weekend!
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Mike