Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #02 Report 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 17-18 November 2018.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019.
Weather
Saturday, 17 November 2018
Cloudy. Afternoon snow.
High: 43 (F)
Low: 20 (F)
Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 17.8 mph
Highest Gust: 38 mph
Sunday, 18 November 2018
Snow melting. Mostly cloudy. No precipitation.
High: 29 (F)
Low: 11 (F)
Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 7.9 mph
Highest Gust: 22 mph
Bird Watching Notes
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.
Blue Jay
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Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Blue Jay at the "All About Birds" webpage.
White-Breasted Nuthatch
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Range map for White-Breasted Nuthatches throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the White-Breasted Nuthatch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
European Starling
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Range map for European Starlings throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the European Starling 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.
House Sparrow
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Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the House Sparrow 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.
Dark-eyed Junco
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Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-bellied 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 Goldfinch
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Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 17-18 November 2018.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Red-bellied Woodpecker Displacing Mourning Dove
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Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Signing Up for the 2018-2019 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 #01 Report 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
Use of Original Photos
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Photo/Video Editing
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Your pictures will forever be much appealing.
Am coming that way, bird watching.
Great photos. you are a photographer attentive to detail, bravo! I love birds because they are the sense of freedom, of lightness, and of poetry!🐦🐥
Nice photography sir every photo most valuable good post thanks for sharing.
Mike sir, every bird beautiful colourful this beautiful woodpecker different types for Indin woodpeckers any way but all pic beautiful I like it thanks for sharing.
This blog had put a smile on my face! Adorable. and yes Northern Cardinals are my favorites and I can even make few of these pictures as my wallpaper because these are that amazing!
keep flourishing.
All Birds splendor! Stunning !!! Like all so much !! ❤❤😊❤❤
Absolutely beautiful colors and adorable!! Nature's just so pretty and such a beautiful details. 😊
wonderful-looking photography❤ your photographs are so beautiful. they impress me!
Great photos, my friend and these birds look amazing against the background of the first snow! Thank you @etcmike
Nice photography. You are awesome photographer. I like this beautiful bird photography.
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💕 such a beautifull birdssss 💟 the colors of birds sooo awesommmmmme and wonderfull capture bro @etcmike