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 7-8 April 2018. Final report for 2017-2018 Project FeederWatch season.
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
April 2018
The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018.
Bird Watching Notes
Saturday
Saturday was partly sunny, a high temperature of 41 degrees (F), and a low temperature of 17 degrees (F). The wind was from the North with an average speed of 5 mph and gust up to 19 mph.
It snowed overnight and Saturday morning started off with snow on the ground. As the day progressed the snow melted until it was all gone by the end of the day.
On Saturday a few squirrels helped themselves to some nuts in and around the bird feeder.
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American Goldfinch
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More information on the American Goldfinch can be found at All About Birds.
Northern Cardinal
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More information on the Northern Cardinal can be found at All About Birds.
Common Grackle
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More information on the Common Grackle can be found at All About Birds.
Mourning Dove
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More information on the Mourning Dove can be found at All About Birds.
White-Breasted Nuthatch
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More information on the White-breasted Nuthatch can be found at All About Birds.
American Robin
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More information on the American Robin can be found at All About Birds.
Dark-eyed Junco
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More information on the Dark-eyed Junco can be found at All About Birds.
Canada Goose
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More information on the Canada Goose can be found at All About Birds.
House Finch
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More information on the House Finch can be found at All About Birds.
Sunday
Sunday was cloudy with a high temperature of 36 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 28 degrees (F). The wind was from the Southeast with an average speed of 16.3 mph and highest wind gust 43 mph.
Hairy Woodpecker
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More information on the Hairy Woodpecker can be found at All About Birds.
Blue Jay
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More information on the Blue Jay can be found at All About Birds.
Bird Counts
Counts for Current Period
My bird counts for the two-day period 7-8 April 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 #21
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
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