Citizen science is a great way to involve children and adults in the discovery of nature and contributing 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 10-11 February 2018.
Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from Project FeederWatch
Here is a map of the Project FeederWatch sites collecting counts this season.
Image Source Project FeederWatch
February 2018
The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018.
Bird Watching Notes
Saturday
Saturday was a partly cloudy day with a high temperature of 14 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 6 degrees (F). There were light snow showers during the day.
I caught a glimpse of one of the coyotes in the distance as in hunted for small critters. The coyote still seemed to be favoring one leg.
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Downy Woodpecker
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Range Map Image Source
More information on the Downy Woodpeckers can be found at All About Birds.
Dark-Eyed Junco
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Range Map Image Source
More information on the Dark-eyed Juncos can be found at All About Birds.
Sunday
Sunday was partly sunny with a high temperature of 23 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 3 degrees (F).
Cooper's Hawk
This Cooper's Hawk sat in the tree for over an hour watching my bird feeders.
I must apologize for the quality of these photos, I was taking the shots through a dirty window.
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Range Map Image Source
More information on the Cooper's Hawks can be found at All About Birds.
Red-Winged Blackbird
These are immature Red-winged Blackbirds sitting in a tree awaiting their turn at the bird feeders.
Original Photo
Range Map Image Source
More information on the Red-winged Blackbirds can be found at All About Birds.
Bird Counts
Counts for Current Period
My bird counts for the two-day period 10-11 February 2018.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Summary of Counts this Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #13
International Progress to Conserve Canada Warblers
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