Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #04 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 3-4 December 2016.
Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from Project FeederWatch
December 2016
The 2016-2017 season goes through 7 April 2017.
Bird Watching Notes
Before the Two-Day Count Period
The day before the two-day count period was a beautiful day, great for taking pictures.
Dark-Eyed Junco
When the first Dark-eyed Junco shows up at my feeders I know winter is not far behind.
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European Starling
I am not a big fan of European Starlings. I much more prefer the indigenous bird species like Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles. Common Grackles are smart they do not winter here in Nebraska.
The European Starlings are prevalent throughout the contiguous United States.
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Morning Dove
I finally observed a Morning Dove this FeederWatch season.
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Northern Cardinal
This Northern Cardinal landed in my berry tree. I took the opportunity to snap a quick photograph of him trying to blend in with red berries.
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Saturday
Saturday morning started with a spectacular sunrise.
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A few hours later it started snowing.
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Saturday was a snowy day at my feeders.
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Squirrel
An entertaining sight was watching one squirrel try to climb the pole up to my feeder full of peanuts. That squirrel tried and tried but the falling snow made the poll wet and slippery.
The squirrel never made it to the peanuts.
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Sunday
Sunday morning revealed a white covering of snow. The temperature was above freezing and the sun was brightly shining later in the day.
Blue Jay
I was able to snap this photo of a Blue Jay in my berry tree.
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Bird Counts
Counts for Current Period
My bird counts for the two-day period 3-4 December 2016.
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 #03
Use of Original Photos
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House sparrows and starlings are moving in for the winter! I like seeing the cardinals and blue jays -- I miss seeing them, here in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Stay warm!