Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #02 Report w/Original Photos
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0.000 HBDCitizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #02 Report w/Original Photos
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](http://feederwatch.org) website. I typically watch birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 17-18 November 2018. <center>  </center> <center> https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWTtRANMwBbhHPMtwtXnEwYUXQrThYViTdYo4XySBH8vS/PFWnov.jpg </center> The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019. # Weather ### Saturday, 17 November 2018 Cloudy. Afternoon snow. High: 43 (F) Low: 20 (F) Winds from the North Average Wind Speed: 17.8 mph Highest Gust: 38 mph ### Sunday, 18 November 2018 Snow melting. Mostly cloudy. No precipitation. High: 29 (F) Low: 11 (F) Winds from the South Average Wind Speed: 7.9 mph Highest Gust: 22 mph # Bird Watching Notes ### Downy Woodpecker <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32267171-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker) </center> You can learn more about the [Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker) webpage. ### Northern Cardinal <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America. <center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/card_card_AllAm_map_1_1_1.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/id) </center> You can learn more about the [Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/id) webpage. ### Blue Jay <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America. <center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/cyan_cris1_AllAm_map.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id) </center> You can learn more about the [Blue Jay at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id) webpage. ### White-Breasted Nuthatch <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for White-Breasted Nuthatches throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31504131-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch) </center> You can learn more about the [White-Breasted Nuthatch at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch) webpage. ### European Starling <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for European Starlings throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31503851-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling) </center> You can learn more about the [European Starling at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling) webpage. ### House Finch <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for House Finches throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32312711-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Finch) </center> You can learn more about the [House Finch at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Finch) webpage. ### House Sparrow <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for House Sparrows throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/24997691-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Sparrow) </center> You can learn more about the [House Sparrow at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Sparrow) webpage. ### Mourning Dove <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32321521-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove) </center> You can learn more about the [Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove) webpage. ### Dark-eyed Junco <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31948691-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco) </center> You can learn more about the [Dark-eyed Junco at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco) webpage. ### Red-bellied Woodpecker <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/34470651-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker) </center> You can learn more about the [Red-bellied Woodpecker at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker) webpage. ### Northern Cardinal <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32322661-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal) </center> You can learn more about the [Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal) webpage. ### American Goldfinch <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/63179501-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch) </center> You can learn more about the [American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch) webpage. # Bird Counts My bird counts for the two-day period 17-18 November 2018. <center>  *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center> # Interactions <center>  *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center> ### Red-bellied Woodpecker Displacing Mourning Dove | <center> Before Interaction </center> | <center> After Interaction </center> | | ---- | ----- | | <center>  </center> | <center>  </center> | | <center> *Original Photo* </center> | <center> *Original Photo* </center> | # Summary of Counts This Season <center>  *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center> # 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](http://feederwatch.org) 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 #01 Report w/Original Photos](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/3hxknh-citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-01-report-w-original-photos) # Sources [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org) [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) -- Collecting Bird Counts for North American Continent [eBird](https://ebird.org/home) -- Collecting Bird Counts from around the World [Crossley ID Guide](https://amzn.to/2IkAqAQ) -- For identifying the birds of North America [National Oceanic and Atmosheric Administration](www.noaa.gov) -- For weather data [The Weather Channel](www.weather.com) -- For weather data # Use of Original Photos *I used the SteemIt icon in my photo credit to indicate these photographs were originally posted on SteemIt.* *The photographs in this post are free to be used by anyone as long as the photo credit is left on the photographs.* # Photo/Video Editing Video editing performed with [Adobe Primiere Elements 2018](http://amzn.to/2ACD1Fx). 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