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 13-14 February 2021.
The 34th season of Project FeederWatch 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
Original Photos
Original Photos
Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Downy Woodpecker
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
American Robin
Original Photo
Original Photo
Range map for American Robins throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the American Robin at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Northern Cardinal
Original Photo
Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 13-14 February 2021.
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 -- Count #13 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos
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 Atmospheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
Use of Original Photos
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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. Affiliate link to Amazon.com provided for your convenience.