Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #20 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, 21 March 2020
Saturday was mostly sunny.
High: 47 (F) / 8 (C)
Low: 25 (F) / -3 (C)
Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 9.8 mph / 16 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 27 mph / 43 kph
Sunday, 22 March 2020
Sunday was cloudy and damp with 0.01 inches ( centimeters) of misty rain.
High: 44 (F) / 6 (C)
Low: 36 (F) / 1 (C)
Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 11.9 mph / 19 kph
Highest Gust: 25 mph / 40 kph
Bird Watching Notes
The squirrel was 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.
Hairy Woodpecker
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Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Hairy 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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American Robin eating ripened crab apples on the ground.
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American Robin in the Indian Magic Flowering Crab Apple tree.
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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.
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.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 21-22 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 #19 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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Such wonderful photographs.
Looking at the birds, I am surprise how colourful they are compared to European ones. The Northern Cardinal looks as if it could be from Africa or South America.
In these turbulent times, you lift me up.
Thank you!
Each Northern Cardinals I see has its own unique shading of red feathers. When the light and background are just right, the red really pops out at you.
Last week I saw a Cedar Waxing in my backyard for the first time. That bird had some very striking color highlights too. When I first saw the Cedar Waxing I thought it escaped from someone's bird cage. I was surprised to learn that Cedar Waxing birds are common to this area.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
Thank you very much for sharing a great project, beautiful photos of birds
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thank you very much for the beautiful photos of birds and a great project
How beautiful they are, each bird is beautiful in its own way. Thanks for the unusual photos.
Great work beautiful subject project 👍 well job.
Cute birds and beautiful squirrel click
Thanks for sharing.