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 23-24 December 2017. ![PFW.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSCuuR4svUV1MoodNcTUxJTFygqDtURqn6rLSBCrYbuJy/PFW.png) Created Using MS PowerPoint and Images from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) # December 2017 https://steemitimages.com/DQmdp7NLC1HM2RZkywgdcFdA8AaVEUnd5XHW5UoqnfDETci/PFWdec.png The 2017-2018 season goes through 13 April 2018. # Bird Watching Notes ## Saturday ### Dark-Eyed Junco ![PFW07-Junco23.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYkJSTBHKyH3PwLk8QyzFYVSfuU3XKkd8VZuqrrB7xGs7/PFW07-Junco23.gif) *Original Video* https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/junc_hyem_AllAm_map.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/id) More information on the Dark-eyed Junco can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/id). ### Downy Woodpecker ![PFW07-06.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbEfUnyeaqirdtKCV6vm2JbQKarkYXYnf7gZLLvpR1bEp/PFW07-06.JPG) *Original Photo* ... ![PFW07-Downy23.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVMsEUs56DMDVeb2oDC3CiSvzYGmqmMkTztz5rwcaUQNT/PFW07-Downy23.gif) *Original Video* https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/pico_pube_AllAm_map.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id) More information on Downy Woodpeckers can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id). ### Black-Capped Chickadee ![PFW07-BC23.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRkmNY12uG3c87e1JCyQYzvVXjSFrqXKpiAQZFa49JA7H/PFW07-BC23.gif) *Original Video* https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/black-capped_chickadee.jpg [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee/id) More information on Black-capped Chickadees can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee/id). ### Northern Cardinal ![PFW07-02.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeFe2PXrwEzNGNgQUjEV5EU1CctgFRDouSF4KH6qUgLTG/PFW07-02.JPG) *Original Photo* ... ![PFW07-04.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ8uBhg5C7AgwaUM9Aa4t11CRzYotuZyVow6e32HmWtZW/PFW07-04.JPG) *Original Photo* ... ![PFW07-05.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWUb8EnFBbD1RvMEKUdYQttcJvLAf1ngDwGTUyPrM1Hf1/PFW07-05.JPG) *Original Photo* ... ![PFW07-NC23.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaok8BEq93kcBBGYVXHPdyi9m488BVhh6eqiLY6eKwMCr/PFW07-NC23.gif) *Original Video* ... https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/card_card_AllAm_map_1_1_1.gif [Image Source](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/id) More information on Northern Cardinals can be found at [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/id). ## Sunday When I woke up Sunday, the bird feeder area was covered with snow. ![PFW07sun_0070.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRiMUteuKjJQnStmwm8u9KWajnPMVAgHLEUDsmyLJjEAx/PFW07sun_0070.JPG) *Original Photo* ... Then the day was greeted with a colorful sunrise. ![PFW07-08.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSLG1hje3eRrcgGDvQpnWEcESVRQPF6N3GsEvj4LsJt9s/PFW07-08.JPG) *Original Photo* A Cooper's Hawk was nearby my bird feeders for most of the day. This kept the birds away. Pictures of the hawk sitting in the tree came out too dark to post. # Bird Counts ## Counts for Current Period My bird counts for the two-day period 23-24 December 2017. ![Counts.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaagJdBjcpdeg4VWUcYht8K6PY93L3rimsow9hGCCWDoW/Counts.png) *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* ## Summary of Counts this Season ![Summary.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWSwPJiQBiixGq1m9zCykjxRuM1RMstqVDkvz8F5BeDHk/Summary.png) *Snapshot from [Project FeederWatch](http://feederwatch.org) Bird Count Summary* # Previous Project FeederWatch Post [Citizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Count #06](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/7brpg9-citizen-science-project-feederwatch-count-06-report-w-original-photos) [Citizen Science -- Science Powered by People: Project FeederWatch](https://steemit.com/science/@etcmike/citizen-science-science-powered-by-people-project-feederwatch) # 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 2018](http://amzn.to/2ACD1Fx). Affiliate link to [Amazon.com](http://amzn.to/2jEhbXU) provided for your convenience. # Thank You! *If you like this post, you can upvote, follow, share, and re-steem this post. Thank you!*