Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #18 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

in hive-196387 •  5 years ago 

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 7-8 March 2020.


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The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

Weather

Saturday, 7 March 2020

Saturday was mostly sunny and windy.

High: 72 (F) / 22 (C)
Low: 39 (F) / 3 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 19 mph / 31 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 44 mph / 71 kph

Sunday, 8 March 2020

Sunday was sunny and windy.

High: 74 (F) / 23 (C)
Low: 48 (F) / 8 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 18.7 mph / 30 kph
Highest Gust: 44 mph / 71 kph

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.

Northern Cardinal


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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.

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.

Mourning Dove


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Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.

American Robin


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Range map for American Robins throughout North America.


Image Source

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.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Common Grackle at the "All About Birds" webpage.

House Finch


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Range map for House Finches throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the House Finch at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 7-8 March 2020.


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Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary

Interactions

No interactions observed.

Summary of Counts This Season


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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 #17 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

Sources

All About Birds

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

Video editing performed with Adobe Primiere Elements 2020. Affiliate link to Amazon.com provided for your convenience.

Equipment

ItemName
CameraCanon EOS 7D
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
LensCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
FiltersTiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
TripodManfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)

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wonderful project, thank you very much for sharing

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Wonderful photos again this week! The grackle photos are great! I don't think I realized that they have a limited range. I just assumed they were everywhere!
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This is the first weekend that I have observed Common Grackles in the area. A sure sign that spring is on its way!

Have a great week!
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Mike

thank you for sharing the project

Beautiful Bird I Like it

It's nice season for capture birds in camera great sharing thanks sir.

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Awesome sharing beautiful Calection thanks for sharing.

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