Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #03 Report w/Original Photos
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0.000 HBDCitizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #03 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 24-25 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, 24 November 2018 The morning started off sunny and progressively got cloudier during the day. The winds were light. Rain developed during the evening with 0.07 inches of precipitation. High: 53 (F) Low: 30 (F) Winds from the Northeast Average Wind Speed: 6 mph Highest Gust: 29 mph ### Sunday, 25 November 2018 Overnight snow brought about 0.5 inches of snow accumulation with 0.06 inches of precipitation. Strong winds with blowing snow during the day with overcast skies. High: 38 (F) Low: 21 (F) Winds from the North Average Wind Speed: 24 mph Highest Gust: 50 mph This is what the scene looked like in the morning. <center>  *Original Video* </center> The wind was blowing the bird feeders around too. <center>  *Original Video* </center> # Squirrel <p> An animal, possibly a raccoon broke my bird feeder I was using for the peanuts. So I switched to a different style of bird feeder to hold the peanuts. </p> <p><div class="pull-right"> <img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSB6ydTMt2Jqo61zQccimuNNbwbx5RDtes38x9YhgjPHZ/PFW03_001B.gif"> </div> </p> <p> This squirrel got a big surprise when it climbed up the pole. </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p><div class="pull-left"> <img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUj5hGT6yG5AZmbwn5P6E7haCNP4735EXwersijDuW8c9/PFW03_001C.gif"> </div> </p> <p> Nuts!!! Bird feeders full of peanuts but no way to access the peanuts for a squirrel. </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p><div class="pull-right"> <img src="https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXVGK86sE1ohafjZwBjWRiqYR7vXyijuErbfQC8tEyYPG/PFW03_0021.JPG"> </div> </p> <p> But in the end it is alright. There are plenty of peanuts on the ground. </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> # Bird Watching Notes ### Downy Woodpecker The Downy Woodpecker had no trouble accessing and eating the peanuts. <center>  *Original Video* </center> The Downy Woodpecker also enjoyed some frozen peanuts on Sunday. <center>  *Original Video* </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. ### Blue Jay <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. ### Red-Winged Blackbird <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Red-Winged Blackbirds throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32257341-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird) </center> You can learn more about the [Red-Winged Blackbird at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird) 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. ### Mourning Dove <center>  *Original Photo* </center> <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> <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. ### Cooper's Hawk <center>  *Original Photo* </center> Range map for Cooper's Hawks throughout North America. <center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31504731-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk) </center> You can learn more about the [Cooper's Hawk at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk) webpage. # Bird Counts My bird counts for the two-day period 24-25 November 2018. <center>  *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center> # Interactions No interactions observed. # 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 #02 Report w/Original Photos](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/2jdmhl-citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-02-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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