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.
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
Original Photo
Range map for American Kestrels throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the American Kestrel at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photo
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.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-bellied Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Hairy Woodpecker
Original Photo
Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Hairy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
House Finch
Original Photo
Range map for House Finches throughout North America.
Image Source
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.
Original Photo
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.
Red-Winged Blackbird
Original Photo
Original Photo
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.
Mourning Dove
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.
White-breasted Nuthatch
Original Photo
Range map for White-breasted Nuthatches throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the White-breasted Nuthatch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Northern Cardinal
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
Image Source
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.
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 #06 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
Use of Original Photos
I used the SteemIt icon in my photo credit to indicate these photographs were originally posted on SteemIt.
The photographs in this post are free to be used by anyone as long as the photo credit is left on the photographs.
Photo/Video Editing
Video editing performed with Adobe Primiere Elements 2018. Affiliate link to Amazon.com provided for your convenience.
Feathered Friends
!TipWhat 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!
Thank you!
I will incorporate the hashtag into my next project feeder watch post.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Steem on,
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.
“☺” Feliz Navidad 2019 “☺”Genial @etcmike, Gracias por compartir este nuevo set de fotos…
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!!
Steem on,
Mike
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
Posted using Partiko Android
great project, thank you very much for the information, great photos
Posted using Partiko Android
Congratulations @etcmike! You have completed the following achievement on the Steem blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :
You can view your badges on your Steem Board and compare to others on the Steem Ranking
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word
STOPVote for @Steemitboard as a witness to get one more award and increased upvotes!
Have You Entered Photo Chain Challenge? @melinda010100 wrote lately about: Feel free to follow @melinda010100 if you like it :)
Sending tips with @tipU - how to guide.
🎁 Hi @etcmike! You have received 0.1 STEEM tip from @melinda010100!