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 website.
I typically watch birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 5-6 December 2020.
The 34th season of Project FeederWatch kicked off 14 November 2020.
The 2020-2021 season goes through 9 April 2021.
Weather
Saturday, 5 December 2020
Sunny. No precipitation.
High: 49 (F) / 9 (C)
Low: 31 (F) / 0 (C)
Winds from the Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 6.7 mph / 10.8 kph
Highest Gust: 25 mph / 40 kph
Sunday, 6 December 2020
Cloudy. No precipitation.
High: 38 (F) / 3 (C)
Low: 30 (F) / -1 (C)
Winds from the North Northwest
Average Wind Speed: 7.2 mph / 11.6 kph
Highest Gust: 18 mph / 29 kph
Bird Watching Notes
Cooper's Hawk
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Range map for Cooper's Hawks throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Cooper's Hawk at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Northern Cardinal
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Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Downy Woodpecker
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Mourning Dove
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Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
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You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 5-6 December 2020.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
No interactions observed.
Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
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 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 2020-2021
Sources
Project FeederWatch -- Collecting Bird Counts for North American Continent
eBird -- Collecting Bird Counts from around the World
Crossley ID Guide -- For identifying the birds of North America
National Oceanic and Atmosheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
Use of Original Photos
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Photo/Video Editing
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