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 10-11 April 2021. ![PFW.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTkZGVAwojhngRk7se7hj7kBWx455JUvUKr1PP5LnMmGH/PFW.png) The 34th season of [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) kicked off 14 November 2020. The 2020-2021 season extended through 30 April 2021. # Weather ### Saturday, 10 April 2021 Partly Sunny. High: 63 (F) / 17 (C) Low: 41 (F) / 5 (C) Winds from the Northwest Average Wind Speed: 12.9 mph / 20.8 kph Highest Gust: 39 mph / 63 kph ### Sunday, 11 April 2021 Sunny. High: 69 (F) / 21 (C) Low: 31 (F) / -1 (C) Winds from the Northwest Average Wind Speed: 7.4 mph / 11.9 kph Highest Gust: 47 mph / 76 kph # Bird Watching Notes ### Northern Cardinal ![Northern Cardinal PFW20-0046.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaxDJNLNiCARUbp7xipnNFajU5b3dSzqBP4PZVmjXfUFE/PFW20-0046.JPG) *Original Photos* ![Northern Cardinal PFW20-0051.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeCiaKyM2jcAL1NpZKBahuMTyLkUMxMXnaSXL7UyCGZNc/PFW20-0051.JPG) *Original Photos* Range map for Northern Cardinals throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/photo/32322661-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal) You can learn more about the [Northern Cardinal at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal) webpage. ### Common Grackle ![Common Grackle PFW20-0003.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmb9KcU1L7Pn29LuEPvnnoHMwwSzZJr25X1N4YsYKkVyMr/PFW20-0003.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Common Grackle PFW20-0006.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY9geTCGgJUBEqCi7h9MtWutB2ouAWAYtxVRgwiXe9GMS/PFW20-0006.JPG) *Original Photo* ![Common Grackle PFW20-0011.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaycR7WJ5ZyL2AsA92gMh5tVbrejz9nuQ7PaCfxuAov53/PFW20-0011.JPG) *Original Photo* Range map for Common Grackles throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/photo/32260721-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle) You can learn more about the [Common Grackle at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Grackle) webpage. ### American Goldfinch ![American Goldfinch PFW20-0001.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaMJKPVY1F7ntUnDmLV9LmKdhkJWLQkDoafqiWzhReigS/PFW20-0001.JPG) *Original Photos* Gold Finch and House Finch together ![American Goldfinch PFW20-0005.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQsFVJ4viVd1LgMBr2vLy4EXA3Yso34KfRWHtbDM5b9NM/PFW20-0005.JPG) *Original Photos* Range map for American Goldfinches throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/photo/63179501-480px.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch) You can learn more about the [American Goldfinch at the "All About Birds"](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch) webpage. ### House Finch ![House Finch PFW20-0025.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbSG7iUzR83bTi8HEo36ixLwySdSFutf7GkrKYt34Gwmc/PFW20-0025.JPG) *Original Photos* ![House Finch PFW20-0026.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQFMQhfm4KupEv1JtV1ciA4YDStDfcZpj362bbmLsw1MH/PFW20-0026.JPG) *Original Photos* ![House Finch PFW20-0027.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPMoJyDc1pJN6JvpLd3THhjs2wGngBiBPrFHkTyH6h4Rr/PFW20-0027.JPG) *Original Photos* Range map for House Finches throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/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. ### Red-winged Blackbird ![Red-winged Blackbird PFW20-0009.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWMjH81pQSje21RBwZqbesJ1yrfnbXgktCSNjC2HuQBoZ/PFW20-0009.JPG) *Original Photos* ![Red-winged Blackbird PFW20-0017.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUcZkwJV3Y5HRsDPrcbEipbBJV6UJ9Vp1dVRqsSv5yB4t/PFW20-0017.JPG) *Original Photos* ![Red-winged Blackbird PFW20-0033.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbzRsxZ5PQVwwbSJFX2qKM4XBPVGNp6EARMzfEc39ggav/PFW20-0033.JPG) *Original Photos* Range map for Red-winged Blackbirds throughout North America. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/assets/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. # Bird Counts My bird counts for the two-day period 10-11 April 2021. ![Counts.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY7MxczBkaeEwEnAmLt8i1dgTvG1vVYQqgTZvdHZEP7so/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/DQmZRWScaoCZBH1AUYDgYk1Lq1qVWJd8DMehFWKncRLSZoT/Summary.png) *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) 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](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 #19 Report 2020-2021 Season w/Original Photos](https://steemit.com/hive-168339/@etcmike/citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-19-report-2020-2021-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 Atmospheric 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.* # Photo/Video Editing Video editing performed with [Adobe Primiere Elements 2020](https://amzn.to/2W4lLBy). 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