Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #18 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 9-10 March 2019. I missed a few weeks of counting due to travel.

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The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019.

Weather

Saturday, 9 March 2019

Saturday morning was windy with heavy rain. It was windy throughout the day.

High: 39 (F) or 3 (C)
Low: 32 (F) or 0 (C)

Winds from the Southeast
Average Wind Speed: 18.3 mph
Highest Gust: 46 mph

Sunday, 10 March 2019

Sunday was sunny.

High: 37 (F) or 2 (C)
Low: 23 (F) or -5 (C)

Winds from the West-Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 9.1 mph
Highest Gust: 40 mph

Bird Watching Notes

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.

European Starling

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Original Photo

Range map for European Starlings throughout North America.


Image Source

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

Northern Cardinal

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Original Photo

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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 9-10 March 2019.

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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

Previous Project FeederWatch Post

Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #17 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
FiltersTiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter, Tiffen 58MM Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
TripodManfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)

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Nice photo view. And the birds look really great

Wow, though bird watching is not common here where i reside but i find myself doing that often. One bizarre thing always happens though, birds seems to follow me when i'm in the open espcially bird of prey,they seem to want to attack me.

Is that normal?

In Alaska, Bald Eagles attack people occassionally.

I have never been attacked by a bird of prey.

Birds like to nest within the structure of my front porch. Sometimes the birds swoop at me when I get too close to their nests.

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Jeez! Thats scary man, thanks and enjoy your week mate.

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