Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #17 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

in SteemSTEM5 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 29 February - 1 March 2020.


PFW.png


PFWmar.jpg

The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

Weather

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Saturday was sunny and breezy.

High: 66 (F) / 18 (C)
Low: 26 (F) / -3 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 14.8 mph / 24 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 34 mph / 55 kph

Sunday, 1 March 2020

Sunday was partly sunny.

High: 58 (F) / 14 (C)
Low: 36 (F) / 2 (C)

Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 12.8 mph / 21 kph
Highest Gust: 34 mph / 55 kph

Bird Watching Notes

On Saturday I spotted a hawk watching my backyard too from afar. I did not see a lot of birds at my feeders on Saturday.


hawk IMG_0129.JPG
Original Photo

Hairy Woodpecker


Hairy Woodpecker IMG_0284-H.JPG
Original Photo


Hairy Woodpecker IMG_0314-H.JPG
Original Photo

Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Hairy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker IMG_0225.JPG
Original Photo

Downy Woodpecker IMG_0229.JPG
Original Photo


Downy Woodpecker IMG_0260.JPG
Original Photo


Downy Woodpecker IMG_0279.JPG
Original Photo

Downy Woodpecker IMG_0281.JPG
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.

Northern Cardinal


Northern Cardinal IMG_0132.JPG
Original Photo

Northern Cardinal IMG_0135.JPG
Original Photo

Northern Cardinal IMG_0147.JPG
Original Photo


Northern Cardinal IMG_0237.JPG
Original Photo

Northern Cardinal IMG_0269.JPG
Original Photo


Northern Cardinal IMG_0322.JPG
Original Photo

Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Red-Winged Blackbird


Red-Winged Blackbird IMG_0158.JPG
Original Photo


Red-Winged Blackbird IMG_0343.JPG
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.

Mourning Dove


Mourning Dove IMG_0247.JPG
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.

Dark-eyed Junco


Dark-eyed Junco IMG_0325.JPG
Original Photo

Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.


Image Source

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 29 February - 1 March 2020.


Counts.png
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary

Interactions

No interactions observed.

Summary of Counts This Season


Summary.png
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 #16 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

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

I used the SteemIt icon in my photo credit to indicate these photographs were originally posted on SteemIt.
The photographs in this post are free to be used by anyone as long as the photo credit is left on the photographs.

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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
LensCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
FiltersTiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
TripodManfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)

Thank You!

If you like this post, you can upvote, follow, share, and re-steem this post. Thank you!

Sort:  

Wow I really happy here is different type of birds thanks sir for sharing.

Posted using Partiko Android

Beautiful colourful birds👍

Posted using Partiko Android

Loading...

Hi, thanks for the post! I included a link to it in my daily Science and technology digest, and you'll get a 10% share of that post's rewards.

thank you very much for sharing a great project

Posted using Partiko Android

more of these projects ,thank you very much for sharing

Posted using Partiko Android

Finally red wing blackbirds have arrived in my backyard! Wonderful photos! !Tip

🎁 Hi @etcmike! You have received 0.1 STEEM tip from @melinda010100!

@melinda010100 wrote lately about: Steem On Feel free to follow @melinda010100 if you like it :)

Sending tips with @tipU - how to guide.

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.15
TRX 0.16
JST 0.029
BTC 68144.21
ETH 2432.74
USDT 1.00
SBD 2.54