Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #08 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 28-29 December 2019.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 28 December 2019
Saturday was cloudy, foggy, and rainy. There was 1.76 inches of precipitation.
High: 45 (F) / 7 (C)
Low: 37 (F) / 2 (C)
Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 6.7 mph
Highest Gust: 22 mph
Sunday, 29 December 2019
Sunday was wet, cloudy, cold, and windy. There was 0.20 inches of precipitation.
High: 40 (F) / 4 (C)
Low: 26 (F) / -3 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 12.4 mph
Highest Gust: 37 mph
Bird Watching Notes
Downy Woodpecker
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-Winged Blackbird
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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.
Northern Cardinal
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Original Photo
Original Photo
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Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
House Sparrow
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Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the House Sparrow at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 28-29 December 2019.
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.
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #07 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
Use of Original Photos
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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
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Como te va @etcmike, hermosas fotos, se nota el frió en las aves, gracias por compartirlas y gracias también por todo ese apoyo que brindas en tus respuestas, te deseo un feliz año nuevo y que todos tus proyectos se hagan posibles… GRACIAS.
Interesting post our black birds do differ a bit
Thanks mike
In this area I have seen three different types of blackbirds:
The Common Grackle typically leave the area when the cold weather sets in.
I almost forgot, we also have American Crows in the area too. The crows are much larger than those other blackbirds.
Happy New Year!!
Steem on,
Mike
I’ll have to look the third one up it doesn’t ring a bell , and a happy new year to you mate . Thanks mike
Absolutely wonderful photographs. My favourite ones are of the house sparrow perching on the tree.
You certainly put a lot of time and effort into this project. Well done!
Thank you!!
Nearly all the pictures were taken in a 30 minute period. And the cloudy skies added to the difficulty of getting a good photograph. For most of the day there must have been a hawk nearby watching my feeder area. When there are no birds at my feeders for long stretches of time, it usually means predatory birds are in the area.
Happy New Year!
Steem on,
Mike
Thanks for sharing your Feeder watch post with #featheredfriends and making others aware of this great project! Your cardinal photos are wonderful! !Tip
Hola @etcmike, eres muy fiel con el proyecto, a pesar del tiempo lluvioso y el frió, cumples con tu día de observación… Te deseo un Feliz Fin de año…
Buen cierre amigo @etcmike, Excelentes ejemplares Red-Winged Blackbird y Northern Cardinal… Feliz año nuevo, espero seguir compartiendo en el año 2020
I was Astonished by the black bird, she was like so sharp and beautiful, and that red one gave such a pretty poses and she was so cute, Although all the birds are very pretty but I had my favorites.
That's such a great job, Keep flourishing.
Hola @etcmike, ya lo descubrí, los pájaros saben que eres su amigo de tanto que los visitas por eso se dejan tomar tan buenas fotos.
Hi @etcmike, I found out, the birds know that you are their friend from so much that you visit them that's why they let you take such good pictures.
Feliz año nuevo @etcmike, que todos los proyecto planificados para este años 2.020 se logren con total éxito...
thank you for sharing a great project and photos of birds