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Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #16 Report 2019-2020 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 22-23 February 2020.

<center> ![PFW.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUexfBN9EDtuhcpQzdqwzY7iCFPmM7WUZgUUN1BwxxM66/PFW.png)
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<center> https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWJ8gQsfX3Dmf7dGsEFa9hJCkqbz2mWEqLmeopkzShufB/PFWfeb.jpg  </center>

The 2018-2019 season goes through 3 April 2020.

# Weather

### Saturday, 22 February 2020

Saturday was sunny.  

High: 59 (F) /  15 (C)
Low:  28 (F) /  -2 (C)

Winds from the South
Average Wind Speed: 11.2 mph / 18 kph (Kilometers per hour)
Highest Gust: 26 mph / 42 kph

### Sunday, 23 February 2020

Sunday was partly sunny.

High: 62 (F) / 16 (C)
Low:  28 (F) / -2 (C)

Winds from the North
Average Wind Speed: 6.7 mph / 11 kph
Highest Gust: 23 mph / 37 kph





# Bird Watching Notes

This weekend I spotted a few more birds than last weekend.  But I did have two other creatures (hawks) watching my backyard too from afar.

<center> ![hawks IMG_0010.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYrjX7bH17xwsnDtsWE66MWMmC63mRLFbRr3x9FjUG1r6/IMG_0010.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>






### American Robin

I finally managed to get a photograph of an American Robin during the weekend.

<center> ![American Robin IMG_0093.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQ4hLYfw6Vmu36hjugUriqaz1HUpmou61jgeD36rYNBrF/IMG_0093.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/assets/photo/90628731-480px.jpg) </center>

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






### Downy Woodpecker



<center> ![Downy Woodpecker IMG_0114.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTpzFBX3oZhPa1xMDPwCCMN2CSh3Q6UjtvWCcxJYVXoZs/IMG_0114.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![Downy Woodpecker IMG_0163.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQma1AMSYdRHKisi4xSTEUkUXKdD2fEb6Rnnj8XvGbTxzNs/IMG_0163.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![Downy Woodpecker IMG_0168.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPbVExceyqP87exaUxVXpW4N9QKZhJ3i4yRiTN1wKJQUz/IMG_0168.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>




Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.

<center> https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/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.


### Northern Cardinal


<center> ![Northern Cardinal IMG_0154.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdULzUkS2jUqQQTPRUJg9vcVDmYVznLW31LENQshMVD3K/IMG_0154.JPG)
*Original Photo* </center>


<center> ![Northern Cardinal IMG_0158.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmepJZBjUori6STt6cXPbKkBwBQWTJRknbhwf28ADoDoW9/IMG_0158.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 22-23 February 2020.

<center> ![Counts.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd4gtfMVNFGP46KmsmvB6NAesUNBk8UoP6Tm8dxAgJ4Eo/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/DQmXPPuG1s1W3peN1VZ56bf4R9V6s3iAEWHGDsym5eb2GEx/Summary.png)
*Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* </center>


# Signing Up for the 2019-2020 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 #15 Report 2019-2020 Season w/Original Photos](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-15-report-2019-2020-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 Atmosheric 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.*

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@aleks433 ·
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You are doing a good job well. Great pictures of birds. I have a woodpecker near the house, it is very large, the size of a cat, I tried to photograph it, but when it comes up, it flies away
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Yes, it is difficult photographing birds.

Sometimes I miss a lot of good pictures because of a reflection as I prepare to take a photograph.

There are a variety of different woodpeckers.  In this area we have five different types of woodpeckers.  Some are migratory and some stick around all year.

Have a great week!
Steem on,
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BeautifulπŸ˜πŸ’“ bird 🐦nice click.

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