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 16-17 March 2019.
The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019.
Weather
Saturday, 16 March 2019
Saturday was mostly sunny.
High: 53 (F) or 11 (C)
Low: 25 (F) or -3 (C)
Due to major flooding at the National Weather Service facility in Valley, Nebraska some weather history data is not available.
Sunday, 17 March 2019
Sunday was sunny.
High: 47 (F) or 8 (C)
Low: 25 (F) or -3 (C)
Due to major flooding at the National Weather Service facility in Valley, Nebraska some weather history data is not available.
Squirrel Notes
With two feeders full of peanuts, the squirrels were feasting on peanuts.
This squirrel had an unique way of eating peanuts. The squirrel ate peanuts while hanging upside down.
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Bird Watching Notes
Downy Woodpecker
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Common Grackle
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Range map for Common Grackles throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Common Grackle at the "All About Birds" webpage.
American Goldfinch
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Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Mourning Dove
Now that the snow has melted, the Mourning Dove nearly blends in with the mulch background.
Original Photo
Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period 16-17 March 2019.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Interactions
No interactions observed.
Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Previous Project FeederWatch Post
Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #18 Report 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 Atmosheric Administration -- For weather data
The Weather Channel -- For weather data
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