Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos

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Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #14 Report 2020-2021 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 13-14 February 2021.

<center> ![PFW.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYQdgkgSGgzBqnho3Ry2uWuGL9ADsynKQkSdnoutv2b6W/PFW.png)
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The 34th season of [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) kicked off 14 November 2020.



The 2020-2021 season extended through 30 April 2021.

# Weather

### Saturday, 13 February 2021

Sunny.

High:  5 (F) / -15 (C)
Low:  -5 (F) / -21 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 9.8 mph / 15.8 kph
Highest Gust: 27 mph / 43 kph

### Sunday, 14 February 2021

Sunny.

High: -1 (F) /  -18 (C)
Low: -10 (F) /  -23 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 15.1 mph / 24.3 kph
Highest Gust: 28 mph / 45 kph




# Bird Watching Notes




### Dark-eyed Junco

<center> ![Dark-eyed Junco PFW0131.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNMD3bwPU1E3gJ1Tkqg3j2RELHvhoEY7xoAKhrrnvzWPR/PFW0131.JPG)
*Original Photos* </center>


<center> ![Dark-eyed Junco PFW0139.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUccWiMhDsL9pqC3SeNjueyp3kFBRRJ3zZs7Aejq95cX5/PFW0139.JPG)
*Original Photos* </center>





Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.

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




### Downy Woodpecker


<center> ![Downy Woodpecker PFW0117.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbrTUu4ukQSyg6WKJi7qrjnWsZMzbKK8Lq8pKYwJ92xKm/PFW0117.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![Downy Woodpecker PFW0123.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQ6uYfHUfQKfxmN1HUe3vxQnGqRDCr5Ry2snSU7cpHvjJ/PFW0123.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>



Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.

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


### American Robin


<center> ![American Robin PFW0125.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYuKfBqUDC8BBPpF1CueK2LBXAsyrWLS4GhyouUB6mDwu/PFW0125.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![American Robin PFW0153.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMyE1wpwjogL37mw91691RoVjXLZ37ffjbdX2upLQmJQ/PFW0153.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>



Range map for American Robins throughout North America.

<center> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/photo/90628731-480px.jpg
[Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin) </center>

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


### Northern Cardinal


<center> ![Northern Cardinal PFW0077.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbsjJxQj7snRrxZ6zd3972FZzdgBejpXfEXY8466pMbK1/PFW0077.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 13-14 February 2021.

<center> ![Counts.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYLD1xaTrXhiBEw23YdHuU9Fx96aYd5BMAyZ2GRfNLb2F/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/DQmVna5jGKwatfXWrUvQHRLX3YNWbPitafkYFuS1cJ9stYR/Summary.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>


# Signing Up for the 2020-2021 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 #13 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos](https://hive.blog/hive-168339/@etcmike/citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-13-report-2020-2021-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 Atmospheric 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 2020](https://amzn.to/2W4lLBy).  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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM](http://amzn.to/2onl1rw) |
| Filters | [Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter](http://amzn.to/2FwFbqx), [Tiffen 58MM 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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