Citizen science is a great way to involve children and adults in the discovery of nature and contributing 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 10-11 February 2018.

<center> ![project feederwatch february 2018 image.jpg](![PFW.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQVFtqymGaR63kw7gi8cj8ThJAuqUQKz91W53xyaBeH8A/PFW.png)) 
Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org)</center>

Here is a map of the Project FeederWatch sites collecting counts this season.

<center> ![project feederwatch sites 2018 map.png](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmfK2YfAGQepLZY8qTfnD3sGQqDKigeT2Sj3NiGFgQwNyD/PFWmap.PNG)
*Image Source* [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) </center>

# February 2018

<center> ![project feederwatch february 2018.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSFxVueMEeEEqkx8A1bqAKfrHPxY2KZsqf8n7UPJTF3cs/PFWfeb.png) </center>

The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018.


# Bird Watching Notes



## Saturday

Saturday was a partly cloudy day with a high temperature of 14 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 6 degrees (F). There were light snow showers during the day.

I caught a glimpse of one of the coyotes in the distance as in hunted for small critters.  The coyote still seemed to be favoring one leg.

<center> ![nature coyote image.jpg](![PFW14-sat03.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbPEXXFgzNVcrymfTN2qq3aZK9NgqjZGL5mfL5qnGXJ2L/PFW14-sat03.JPG))
*Original Photo* </center>


### Downy Woodpecker


<center> ![project feederwatch downy woodpecker feederwatch image.jpg](![PFW14-sat02.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZJfneBdm5LqHDBXtyfN7jZyEWRAjf3JAgcRsxHGsekny/PFW14-sat02.JPG))
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![downy woodpecker range map allaboutbirds image.png](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/pico_pube_AllAm_map.gif)
Range Map [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id) </center>

More information on the Downy Woodpeckers can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id).



### Dark-Eyed Junco

<center> ![project feederwatch dark eyed dark-eyed junco feederwatch image.jpg](![PFW14-sat01.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUn7BRyNbTvssVMQGM7wxG5oXXkonq7oV1qD2x4qJrYQj/PFW14-sat01.JPG))
*Original Photo* </center>




<center> ![dark eyed dark-eyed junco range map allaboutbirds image.jpg](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/junc_hyem_AllAm_map.gif)
Range Map [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/id) </center>

More information on the Dark-eyed Juncos can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/id).



## Sunday

Sunday was partly sunny with a high temperature of 23 degrees (F) and a low temperature of 3 degrees (F).

### Cooper's Hawk

This Cooper's Hawk sat in the tree for over an hour watching my bird feeders.

*I must apologize for the quality of these photos, I was taking the shots through a dirty window.*


<center> ![project feederwatch coopers hawk image.jpg](![PFW14-sun04.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPHn3awm2FF7ihxZEH452XuP1gX5QvkRbCHecRJMf3Qdy/PFW14-sun04.JPG))
*Original Video* </center>

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<center> ![project feederwatch coopers hawk image.jpg](![PFW14-sun05.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaaswv8huVzAp64FZYnLtTB85Zb9xXXykMd2iHGkJWDKh/PFW14-sun05.JPG))
*Original Video* </center>

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<center> ![project feederwatch coopers hawk image.jpg](![PFW14-sun06.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdtKvKKuDmB5XiUrhSQyySpa8cLtYCN6gXstq5QKZrox2/PFW14-sun06.JPG))
*Original Video* </center>


<center> ![coopers hawk range map image.jpg](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com-aab-media/photo/31504731-480px.jpg)
Range Map [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk) </center>

More information on the Cooper's Hawks can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk).





### Red-Winged Blackbird

These are immature Red-winged Blackbirds sitting in a tree awaiting their turn at the bird feeders.

<center> ![project feederwatch red-winged blackbird image.jpg](![PFW14-sun07.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUQkqEM8v3vPxDzEkKX2jaEPiugq4G9yRBE6JRmGnb6wy/PFW14-sun07.JPG))
*Original Photo* </center>



<center> ![red-winged blackbird range map.jpg](https://s3.amazonaws.com/com-aab-media/photo/32257341-480px.jpg)
Range Map [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird) </center>

More information on the Red-winged Blackbirds can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird).


# Bird Counts

## Counts for Current Period

My bird counts for the two-day period 10-11 February 2018.

<center> ![project feederwatch counts.png](![Counts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZEmw1K6VtERJu5BoBuuyqaSuzpDiW66RkMATQJfeSMNF/Counts.png))
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>

## Summary of Counts this Season


<center> ![project feederwatch counts.png](![Summary.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUQQC1LYF8frgL9TkVegr2HrA1TkBYG77SinDG4F99wue/Summary.png))
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>


# Previous Project FeederWatch Post

[Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #13](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/6kzxel-citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-13-report-w-original-photos)

[International Progress to Conserve Canada Warblers](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/international-progress-to-conserve-canada-warblers)

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