Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #15 Report w/Original Photos
Citizen science is a great way to involve children and adults in the discovery of nature and contributing 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 17-18 February 2018.
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Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from Project FeederWatch
Here is a map of the Project FeederWatch sites collecting counts this season.
Image Source Project FeederWatch
February 2018
The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018.
Bird Watching Notes
Saturday
Saturday was sunny with a high temperature of 47 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 26 degrees (F).
Blue Jay
This Blue Jay was waiting in the tree for its chance to get a nut.
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the Blue Jay can be found at All About Birds.
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the Downy Woodpecker can be found at All About Birds.
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the White-breasted Nuthatch can be found at All About Birds.
Sunday
Sunday was partly cloudy with a high temperature of 57 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 28 degrees (F). It was a windy day, south wind 30 m.p.h.
House Finch
Original Video
Original Video
Range Map Image Source
More information on the House Finch can be found at All About Birds.
Common Grackle
This is the first Common Grackle I have observed in 2018.
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the Common Grackle can be found at All About Birds.
European Starling
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the European Starling can be found at All About Birds.
Bird Counts
Counts for Current Period
My bird counts for the two-day period 17-18 February 2018.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Summary of Counts this Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14
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@etcmike you know that I am always aware of these publications, it is not easy to have this type of images. The common Grackle bird is very beautiful, it looks like a crow. On the other hand I highlight the help you give to the minnows, you have an admirable heart.
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Beautiful captures of the bird among the berries, and the iridescent black against the bright background. Nice article, too. Professional and informative - good work!
Thank you!
This weekend I think I was able to video a robin eating the berries on the tree. If so, it will be post along with the report in about two weeks.
Have a wonderful week!
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Each creature is beautiful and therefore we must try to capture in photographs and show them to the world.
Sometimes it is painful, because many do not appreciate the added value that each species has.
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Thank you and it is always full of peace, @etcmike.
I did not know the nuthatch of that color, I have always found some brown. When I did not know anything about birds, I confused them with the woodpeckers because of the way they were placed in the trunks, I know it sounds strange because they are very different, but I saw them in the high part of the trees and thought: "It's a Carpenter"
Wonderful photographs, definitely where you live is too spectacular to observe wildlife, such as coyotes and these friendly birds.
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really great photography. Its so hard to take such clear pictures of these creatures. You are really talented and the way you work clearly shows your interest and love for nature.
Have a great day!
Awwww cute birds :) i love nature and you have really work hard in writing this article providing even temperature and every detail.You are a creative writer :)
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