Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #12 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos

in Birding / Wildlife4 years ago

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 30-31 January 2021.

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The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.

The 2020-2021 season goes through 9 April 2021.

Weather

Saturday, 30 January 2021

Mostly Cloudy with trace precipitation.

High: 39 (F) / 4 (C)
Low: 29 (F) / -1 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 14.3 mph / 23.0 kph
Highest Gust: 34 mph / 55 kph

Sunday, 31 January 2021

Mostly Cloudy with no precipitation.

High: 32 (F) / 0 (C)
Low: 27 (F) / -2 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 19.0 mph / 30.6 kph
Highest Gust: 37 mph / 60 kph

Bird Watching Notes

Canada Goose

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Range map for Canada Geese throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Canada Goose 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.

Black-capped Chickadee

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Range map for Black-capped Chickadees throughout North America.


Image Source

You can learn more about the Black-capped Chickadee at the "All About Birds" webpage.

Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 30-31 January 2021.

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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 2020-2021 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 #11 Report 2020-2021 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 Atmospheric 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 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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Beitifull Bird very birt good photo.

Thanks for the interesting report. We are now at -30. Very cold. In such weather, the birds need help.

Thanks for sharing great subject happy basant panchami.

beautiful geese, thank you for sharing the project, have a great day

Thank you very much for sharing the project, have a good day and a great mood

very nice post. Thanks

The group of ducks looks very adorable and the little bird at the end is so pretty . I appreciate the details and the project. Keep flourishing and keep posting:)

Hi @etcmike, I have never seen ducks walking in the snow.

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