Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #04 Report w/Original Photos

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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 December 2018.

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The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019.

Weather

Saturday, 1 December 2018

Saturday was a windy, cloudy, rainy day. There was 0.98 inches of precipitation.

High: 38 (F)
Low: 32 (F)

Winds from the East
Average Wind Speed: 20 mph
Highest Gust: 52 mph

Sunday, 2 December 2018

Overnight snow brought about 3 to 4 inches of snow accumulation with 0.21 inches of precipitation. Light snow continued to fall throughout the day.

High: 34 (F)
Low: 22 (F)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 20.2 mph
Highest Gust: 36 mph

This is what the scene looked like in the morning.

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Original Photo

Bird Watching Notes

European Starling

Several times during the weekend the European Starlings filled my feeder area. This video was taken on 1 December 2018.

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Original Video

Range map for European Starlings throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the European Starling at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

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Original Photo

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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.

Downy Woodpecker

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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker 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.

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.

Dark-eyed Junco

Size comparison between the Blue Jay and the Dark-eyed Junco.

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Original Photo

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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.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 1-2 December 2018.

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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 2018-2019 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 #03 Report 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

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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Bird feeders are an excellent addition to the backyard view for unintentional education and entertainment all in one...

It's easy to show which birds are territorial...and how blackbirds each have beautiful and unique markings if you look very closely...

Of course, few things are more amusing than watching the squirrels that can never quite gain their footing to gobble up the food in the swinging feeder, while playing predator-threat...and deciding gleaning from the ground is as good as it gets...smh...

Peace.

This is an excellent post! Love your photos and graphics. It's a cool winter project. I like that the bird count graphic has the photos of each bird right there.

Our juncos returned about 10 days ago.

I always say that when the Dark-eyed Juncos return, cold weather is not that far behind. The Dark-eyed Juncos in this area always seem to return just before the first snow.

Have a great week!
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thanks mike sir for sharing this Project FeederWatch encourages me more about knowing birds learn more Inspired me.
i am waiting for next many type bird i am seeing in this post here thanks.

My mom always had dozens of hummingbirds flying around the house. Most enjoyable afternoons in her backyard were when the feeders were full. Awesome post @etcmike

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I rarely see hummingbirds flying around my backyard. It must be wonderful to see dozens of hummingbirds. Yes, a relaxing afternoon indeed.

Have a fantastic week!
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Nice photography thanks for sharing

So beautiful to see these birds they are the wonder of nature : )

Those birds are beautiful for sure. keep on sharing such stuff.

thank you for a good post, many beautiful birds

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