Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #21 Report 2019-2020 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 21-22 March 2020.
Project FeederWatch involves citizen science participants from across North America.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Project FeederWatch Map
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 28 March 2020
Saturday was mostly cloudy with misty rain in the morning. The sun briefly appeared in between thunderstorms during the afternoon.
High: 61 (F) / 16 (C)
Low: 41 (F) / 5 (C)
Winds from the East Northeast
Average Wind Speed: 13.2 mph / 21 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 46 mph / 74 kph
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Sunday was mostly sunny.
High: 63 (F) / 17 (C)
Low: 40 (F) / 4 (C)
Winds from the West Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 15.0 mph / 24 kph
Highest Gust: 39 mph / 63 kph
Bird Watching Notes
The squirrels were back this weekend.
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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.
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.
American Robin
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Range map for American Robins throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the American Robin at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Common Grackle
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Range map for Common Grackles throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Common Grackle at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-Winged Blackbird
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Range map for Red-Winged Blackbirds throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Red-Winged Blackbird 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.
House Finch
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Range map for House Finches throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the House Finch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Brown-headed Cowbird
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Range map for Brown-headed Cowbirds throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Brown-headed Cowbird at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 28-29 March 2020.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
No interactions observed.
Summary of Counts This Season
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.
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Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #20 Report 2019-2020 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 Atmosheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
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Thank you very much for sharing a great project and beautiful photos, have a good day
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thank you for sharing a great project
Beautiful😍💓 birds🐦 thanks for sharing.
After Corona public locked in home different types of birds walking in my area good project thanks for sharing.