Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #21 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 21-22 March 2020.

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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, 28 March 2020

Saturday was mostly cloudy with misty rain in the morning. The sun briefly appeared in between thunderstorms during the afternoon.

High: 61 (F) / 16 (C)
Low: 41 (F) / 5 (C)

Winds from the East Northeast
Average Wind Speed: 13.2 mph / 21 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 46 mph / 74 kph

Sunday, 29 March 2020

Sunday was mostly sunny.

High: 63 (F) / 17 (C)
Low: 40 (F) / 4 (C)

Winds from the West Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 15.0 mph / 24 kph
Highest Gust: 39 mph / 63 kph

Bird Watching Notes

The squirrels were 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.

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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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.

Brown-headed Cowbird

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Range map for Brown-headed Cowbirds throughout North America.


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You can learn more about the Brown-headed Cowbird at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 28-29 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 #20 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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Thank you very much for sharing a great project and beautiful photos, have a good day

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thank you for sharing a great project

Beautiful😍💓 birds🐦 thanks for sharing.

After Corona public locked in home different types of birds walking in my area good project thanks for sharing.