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 25-26 January 2020.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.
Weather
Saturday, 25 January 2020
Saturday was mostly cloudy.
High: 32 (F) / 0 (C)
Low: 19 (F) / -7 (C)
Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 5.7 mph / 9 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 16 mph / 26 kph
Sunday, 26 January 2020
Sunday was cloudy.
High: 44 (F) / 6 (C)
Low: 29 (F) / -1 (C)
Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 3.6 mph / 5.8 kph
Highest Gust: 11 mph / 18 kph
Bird Watching Notes
There were reports of two Bald Eagles in the area but I did not see them.
On Saturday I saw the neighborhood coyote in the field behind the bird feeders.
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Cooper's Hawk
This Cooper's Hawk watched over my bird feeders a lot this weekend. When there were no birds at the feeders I knew the hawk was nearby.
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Range map for Cooper's Hawks throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Cooper's Hawk at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Blue Jay
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Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Blue Jay 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.
Dark-eyed Junco
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Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco 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.
House Sparrow
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Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the House Sparrow at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 25-26 January 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 #11 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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