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](http://feederwatch.org) website.

I typically watch birds on Saturday and Sunday.  This is my report for 30-31 December 2017.

<center> ![PFW.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVpQP3mc2tcDSeGsRyYD5HBfRwJqc4G2RWsrywjAoHnhP/PFW.png)
Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org)</center>

# December 2017

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The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018.


# Bird Watching Notes


## Saturday

### Cooper's Hawk

<center> ![PFW08-01.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaQozVxDqKDxSXXQgTHPmqjegvthNCzuWQUnNavA4FacJ/PFW08-01.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


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<center> ![PFW08-06.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQMFA1td6o5hR9R8kRr7QXccp189gv4LGfU2p4WWAiKbn/PFW08-06.gif)
*Original Video* </center>


<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/acci_coop_AllAm_map.gif
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/id) </center>

More information on the Cooper's Hawk can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/id).



### Rock Pigeon

<center> ![PFW08-02.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUg5f7Chy2pgbd68Ks6GLeLir3vTqjKFns6KkeQYfrcrt/PFW08-02.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/colu_livi_AllAm_map_1.gif
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Pigeon/id) </center>

More information on Rock Pigeons can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Pigeon/id).

### European Starling

Feeding frenzy of European Starlings.


<center> ![PFW08-08.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcT8TEVYBDAmwGpffZBJVzAsj6sbBXey3yBvg6uuQoCby/PFW08-08.gif)
*Original Video* </center>

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/stur_vulg_AllAm_map.gif
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/id) </center>

More information on European Starlings can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/id).


## Sunday

Sunday morning started with a nice sunrise.


<center> ![PFW08-07.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUrJZnWfvrVTmce3LRQ4g8sx3wVd2a4C3Z4jsrfdAUqga/PFW08-07.gif)
*Original Video* </center>

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### Mourning Dove


<center> ![PFW08-05.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQjssWHDStkf8p66Q989ZwcN78tWKZaTtqp2cXnCE51gy/PFW08-05.JPG)
*Original Video* </center>

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/zena_macr_AllAm_map.gif
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/id) </center>

More information on Mourning Doves can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/id).


### Red-Bellied Woodpecker


<center> ![PFW08-04.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNiyuQhkdTfGxFrhhFGwgPv8953B7fhxy6otujF9fXw6S/PFW08-04.JPG)
*Original Video* </center>

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/mela_caro_AllAm_map.gif
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker/id) </center>

More information on Red-Bellied Woodpeckers can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker/id).


# Bird Counts

## Counts for Current Period

My bird counts for the two-day period 30-31 December 2017.

<center> ![Counts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYJYtSBP1EfSuaBumEQ38Jaft45ghaTxQnybG9sfT4ECT/Counts.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>

## Summary of Counts this Season


<center> ![Summary.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYiURSwbJMr7dsA3rkPoR8tajyi7kEyyEr9tLrjwHy6Cw/Summary.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>


# Previous Project FeederWatch Post

[Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #07](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-07-report-w-original-photos-videos)

[Citizen Science -- Science Powered by People: Project FeederWatch](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/citizen-science-science-powered-by-people-project-feederwatch)

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