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
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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