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 24-25 November 2018. ![PFW.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRwTTyyVgCMpiZ7nMF2fKEffuApfVP8DffHUwhme5ztiH/PFW.png) https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWTtRANMwBbhHPMtwtXnEwYUXQrThYViTdYo4XySBH8vS/PFWnov.jpg The 2018-2019 season goes through 5 April 2019. # Weather ### Saturday, 24 November 2018 The morning started off sunny and progressively got cloudier during the day. The winds were light. Rain developed during the evening with 0.07 inches of precipitation. High: 53 (F) Low: 30 (F) Winds from the Northeast Average Wind Speed: 6 mph Highest Gust: 29 mph ### Sunday, 25 November 2018 Overnight snow brought about 0.5 inches of snow accumulation with 0.06 inches of precipitation. Strong winds with blowing snow during the day with overcast skies. High: 38 (F) Low: 21 (F) Winds from the North Average Wind Speed: 24 mph Highest Gust: 50 mph This is what the scene looked like in the morning. ![PFW03_024.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVtUeXX9HiJtegHCgcNAjTJvprKLH5jfuWuNdGV1UE8WK/PFW03_024.gif) *Original Video* The wind was blowing the bird feeders around too. ![PFW03_025.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNnkT63MqJHfcHBmA3PyJHDvcNQmFmTuadjyj1wtU3tAQ/PFW03_025.gif) *Original Video* # Squirrel

An animal, possibly a raccoon broke my bird feeder I was using for the peanuts. So I switched to a different style of bird feeder to hold the peanuts.

This squirrel got a big surprise when it climbed up the pole.

Nuts!!! Bird feeders full of peanuts but no way to access the peanuts for a squirrel.

But in the end it is alright. There are plenty of peanuts on the ground.

# Bird Watching Notes ### Downy Woodpecker The Downy Woodpecker had no trouble accessing and eating the peanuts. ![Downy Woodpecker PFW03_001A.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmczARjXoqSnCQqr3uDDh43MHuHFrkCXaspq3Cocb3skTe/PFW03_001A.gif) *Original Video* The Downy Woodpecker also enjoyed some frozen peanuts on Sunday. ![Downy Woodpecker PFW03_023.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP2ArEXxBQu5jSeBnNqWtd2jc9pzMxN5NTHQF4zbv8n3X/PFW03_023.gif) *Original Video* ![Downy Woodpecker PFW03_0078.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfUq1P8aJo4pm3GeJxA2VQFHD3gCu54W4m7wkjvuKQmtC/PFW03_0078.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Downy Woodpecker PFW03_0061.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXaREqQWkFh6dAjGyGHWSSD1YWhkfK3xpMCNoKAwRBPpf/PFW03_0061.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32267171-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker) You can learn more about the [Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker) webpage. ### Blue Jay ![Blue Jay PFW03_0088.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPZNprxBEJzKU3EREEJTbnUjNw999xAFwwhnV5Y5LT3ne/PFW03_0088.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Blue Jay PFW03_0091.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTi7QRr4HGx26C8qwZZqRfHiScG6DaZNnnvhdLwugcoKc/PFW03_0091.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Blue Jays throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/cyan_cris1_AllAm_map.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id) You can learn more about the [Blue Jay at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blue_Jay/id) webpage. ### Red-Winged Blackbird ![Red-Winged Blackbird PFW03_0038.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSckjfGBRvNEi7jLVAaxWiiwDA8CfPzKUVdyb11WDB54t/PFW03_0038.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Red-Winged Blackbirds throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32257341-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird) You can learn more about the [Red-Winged Blackbird at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird) webpage. ### House Finch ![House Finch PFW03_0004.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdHZWx7SNgjVGLRpMyTaptBkTipUjoU9Kt4fcxuqcZGGF/PFW03_0004.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for House Finches throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32312711-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Finch) You can learn more about the [House Finch at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/House_Finch) webpage. ### Mourning Dove ![Mourning Dove PFW03_0084.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY9fVnDA6sDoFvDJEV1PaGJpHWebbFEyUsFwCxf3KnXDV/PFW03_0084.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Mourning Dove PFW03_0100.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmee4GKCdZK4haSrSt8pq5KMgu3zwKStDbpP6w4n73XYfN/PFW03_0100.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Mourning Doves throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/32321521-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove) You can learn more about the [Mourning Dove at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove) webpage. ### Dark-eyed Junco ![Dark-eyed Junco PFW03_0040.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPA1rWRjGnfKGGbCVifGcgy52a1m7WreKM2qYZVrhmsKS/PFW03_0040.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Dark-eyed Junco PFW03_0046.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVgQxTA1WEHaY2nAZT9ZAmEFnuqgmiNtgQtW6trSz7vdv/PFW03_0046.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Dark-eyed Juncos throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31948691-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco) You can learn more about the [Dark-eyed Junco at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco) webpage. ### Cooper's Hawk ![PFW03_0027.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSxLos7ZJ4UPocvVp8uRvBQNqfAjZx3tT1LA81K9R4LbV/PFW03_0027.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Cooper's Hawks throughout North America. https://d1ia71hq4oe7pn.cloudfront.net/photo/31504731-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk) You can learn more about the [Cooper's Hawk at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk) webpage. # Bird Counts My bird counts for the two-day period 24-25 November 2018. ![Counts.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf5YMEegzJmEWnuRVqKXVLo9DcZm6eCoMPGiwaQApGmRu/Counts.png) *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* # Interactions No interactions observed. # Summary of Counts This Season ![Summary.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfLDPCuNZDfB395RD25cqmpTxNQJz6Ngat4tuzjDMKvoa/Summary.png) *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* # Signing Up for the 2018-2019 Season Project FeederWatch is a great way to introduce children and adults to science and conservation through bird watching. 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