Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #05 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos

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Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #05 Report 2019-2020 Season 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 7-8 December 2019.

<center> ![PFW.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfJajxqZBvsFspH3EZqaLyoLPxXXpSCa215MDWVKetUBh/PFW.png) </center>


<center> ![PFWdec.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYxf8bM6gcni68pNZ1nq52SHBgVbAz4KVfUmerFZs8BjE/PFWdec.jpg)  </center>

The 2019-2020 season goes through 3 April 2020.

# Weather

### Saturday, 7 December 2019

Saturday was sunny.

High: 53 (F) / 11 (C)
Low:  27 (F) / -2 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 15.1 mph
Highest Gust: 34 mph

### Sunday, 8 December 2019

Sunday was mostly cloudy.

High: 49 (F) /  9 (C)
Low:  32 (F) /  0 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 5.2 mph
Highest Gust: 22 mph





# Bird Watching Notes

Each morning the first birds to my feeders were the Mourning Doves and the American Goldfinches.

### Mourning Dove


<center> ![IMG_0083.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbdkQ6ttU3p55URXHnoSGzdMmx4WYsFJWRDJhrvXE6rSE/IMG_0083.JPG)
*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.


### American Goldfinch


<center> ![IMG_0004.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXbsVf7xtkFH6kuaNBWEDyDBzYJtSFzLNDpY3CbYL4Soh/IMG_0004.JPG)
*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.



### Hairy Woodpecker

<center> ![IMG_0085.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcBsYGjcd2BcebpC2GyJWY3N7S8wvdK4Ad7jBJtci2XP1/IMG_0085.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


Range map for Hairy Woodpeckers throughout North America.

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/photo/31947571-480px.jpg
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hairy_Woodpecker) </center>

You can learn more about the [Hairy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hairy_Woodpecker) webpage.




### Blue Jay


<center> ![IMG_0035.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR8YVCYuetJ1chtSLvpVVQBJNQ4hpoqk2NEXfjcZPQWhF/IMG_0035.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![IMG_0036.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTNAnfbLjSxnWvyJcS643KreQUHmjU4nEYGJMMkKsoadt/IMG_0036.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![IMG_0038.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPp4RuUhBZqZFfRE4f7opf1oUoT3aQz2ZEnkJj8xWisU8/IMG_0038.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![IMG_0042.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmexXuRygCoCyHM9V1rpqEqWh73pvg8sPXdgEzypwM9zkd/IMG_0042.JPG)
*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.






### House Finch


<center> ![IMG_0060.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbZezys96DXCpeE8G3pgnKwqdjVYd8aJLyF1c1qxzhUTr/IMG_0060.JPG)
*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.





### Northern Cardinal


<center> ![IMG_0052.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNqKiJZmy3DxnE7FxfjayYkRM2CzQtspSKk7AKT9tUpv9/IMG_0052.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![IMG_0058.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfYF8vq3VfCoAtvPeGE7ry2MyU7nJyu9Xn9QRaaPH6Wfm/IMG_0058.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>




Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/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.



# Bird Counts

My bird counts for the two-day period 7-8 December 2019.

<center> ![Counts.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZC3mD9Jo4HEfaQPUqHDGpAeUWdYbLL3dGU4jk6m5h4Vk/Counts.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>

# Interactions

No interactions observed.

# Summary of Counts This Season


<center> ![Summary.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmacZtJMame6eFjvrWEBKapCHaVdga6TfMPnAMM3mYaCuh/Summary.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>


# Signing Up for the 2019-2020 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 #04 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-04-report-2019-2020-season-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).  Affiliate link to [Amazon.com](http://amzn.to/2jEhbXU) provided for your convenience.


# Equipment

| Item | Name |
| --------- | ---- |
| Camera | [Canon EOS 7D](http://amzn.to/2CECGPN) |
| Lens | [Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom](http://amzn.to/2D1jpIg) |
| Lens | [Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM](http://amzn.to/2onl1rw) |
| Filters | [Tiffen UV Protection Filter](http://amzn.to/2FwFbqx), [Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter](http://amzn.to/2EPLWlV) |
| Tripod | [Manfrotto MT190XPRO3 3 Section Aluminum Tripod Legs with Q90 Column (Black)](http://amzn.to/2EONNeR) |


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