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 1-2 February 2020.

The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

Weather

Saturday, 1 February 2020

Saturday was sunny.

High: 49 (F) / 9 (C)
Low: 28 (F) / -2 (C)

Winds from the Southwest
Average Wind Speed: 7.3 mph / 12 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 19 mph / 31 kph

Sunday, 2 February 2020

Sunday was sunny.

High: 62 (F) / 16 (C)
Low: 35 (F) / 1 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 5.7 mph / 9 kph
Highest Gust: 17 mph / 27 kph

Bird Watching Notes

On Sunday I saw the neighborhood coyote in the field behind the bird feeders.

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Then a little later when it was safe, I saw this squirrel feasting on peanuts before the next winter storm.

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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.

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.

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.

House Sparrow

Size comparison between House Sparrow and Red-Winged Blackbird.

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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.

Downy Woodpecker

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Size comparison between House Finch and 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.

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.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 1-2 February 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.

Previous Project FeederWatch Post

Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #12 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

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Equipment

Item	Name
Camera	Canon EOS 7D
Lens	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
Lens	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Filters	Tiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
Tripod	Manfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)

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