Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #07 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

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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 December 2019.

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The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

Weather

Saturday, 21 December 2019

Saturday was sunny.

High: 54 (F) / 12 (C)
Low: 22 (F) / -5 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 8.5 mph
Highest Gust: 22 mph

Sunday, 22 December 2019

Sunday was mostly sunny.

High: 55 (F) / 12 (C)
Low: 31 (F) / 0 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 11.6 mph
Highest Gust: 21 mph

Bird Watching Notes

American Kestrel

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Range map for American Kestrels throughout North America.


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You can learn more about the American Kestrel at the "All About Birds" webpage.

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.

Red-bellied Woodpecker

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Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America.


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You can learn more about the Red-bellied 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.

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.

Dark-eyed Junco

Size comparison between the Blue Jay and the Dark-eyed Junco.

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Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.


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You can learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco 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.

White-breasted Nuthatch

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Range map for White-breasted Nuthatches throughout North America.


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You can learn more about the White-breasted Nuthatch 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.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 21-22 December 2019.

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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 #06 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 2018. 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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What an excellent post! Great info and your photos are marvelous! Hope in the future you use the #FeatheredFriends tag on your bird posts so that more bird lovers see it. There is a Featheredfriends Community on Steemit if you are interested in joining us!
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Thank you!

I will incorporate the hashtag into my next project feeder watch post.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Mike

You can use it on any posts that are bird related. Bird houses, bird art, bird photos.... Hope to see more from you!

Amigo @etcmike ceraste el año con unas muy buenas fotos… Feliz Navidad 2019.

Hola @etcmike, unos ejemplares muy hermosos, buen trabajo. Te deseo una Feliz Navidad.

Saludos @etcmike, al parecer no hay nieve, pero bastante frio, lograste un excelente material gracias por compartirlo.

Genial @etcmike, Gracias por compartir este nuevo set de fotos…
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“☺” Feliz Navidad 2019 “☺”

Great informative post. I learned so much about birds. The photos are amazing.

Lo más fascinante @etcmike es que siempre logras fotografiar tantas variedades, yo puedo pasar el día completo sentado en mi patio y difícilmente logro ver dos variedades cuando mucho.

It does take a lot of patience.

Do you have bird feeders? My feeders attract the birds.

Merry Christmas!!
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Always makes me happy to see these birds beautiful to see that :)

Thank you very much for sharing a great project and beautiful photos of birds, good luck

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great project, thank you very much for the information, great photos

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