Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

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 8-9 February 2020.

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The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

Weather

Saturday, 8 February 2020

Saturday was partly cloudy.

High: 38 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 15 (F) / -9 (C)

Winds from the South Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 10.7 mph / 17.2 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 29 mph / 47 kph

Sunday, 9 February 2020

Sunday was cloudy and windy.

High: 39 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 25 (F) / -3 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 15.6 mph / 25 kph
Highest Gust: 41 mph / 66 kph

Bird Watching Notes

Red-Winged Blackbird

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Original Photo

Range map for Red-Winged Blackbirds throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Red-Winged Blackbird at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Downy Woodpecker

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Original Photo

Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Mourning Dove

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Original Photo

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Original Photo

Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.

American Goldfinch

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Original Photo

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Original Photo

Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America.


Image Source

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

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 8-9 February 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 #13 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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