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Summary

The undefined website content details the first week's results of Project FeederWatch, a citizen science project focused on birdwatching, with observations and photos by the author, Dan Pfeifer.

Abstract

The fall birdwatching season has officially commenced with the start of Project FeederWatch, which began on November 1st and will continue until the end of April. Dan Pfeifer, the author, has shared his experiences from the first week of the project, noting the ease and enjoyment of participating in this citizen science initiative. Over the first weekend, he observed 13 bird species, with highlights including a flock of first-year European Starlings and various other birds captured in his author photos. The article also provides a checklist of bird species counted during the first week, with the European Starling being the most numerous at an estimated 100 individuals. Dan expresses anticipation for the changes in bird species as the season progresses and encourages readers to stay tuned for further updates.

Opinions

  • The author finds Project FeederWatch to be a fun and engaging activity that can involve the whole family and offers great photography opportunities.
  • Dan Pfeifer appreciates the dynamic nature of birdwatching, noting the excitement of observing different bird species as the seasons change.
  • He expresses particular interest in the arrival of northern bird species during colder weather and the appearance of migrating birds heading northward in the spring.
  • The author seems to enjoy sharing his birdwatching experiences and discoveries with readers, as evidenced by his regular updates and encouragement for others to subscribe to his articles.

Birdwatching Fun-Week 1 Results From Project FeederWatch

Dan’s Almost Daily Journal-Volume 66-Fall Birdwatching is Off To A Good Start

Female Northern Cardinal/Author Photo

Welcome back. The Fall birdwatching season is officially underway. Project FeederWatch began on November 1st and runs through the end of April. In my last article, I explained all about this wonderful citizen science project:

It is easy to participate, and you can decide how often to submit bird counts. It is fun to do, can involve the whole family, and it also gives you great opportunities for photos.

Blue Jay/Author Photo

My first 2 count days were Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th. I observed 13 species overall, which is good for the first weekend of the season. As always, it is interesting to see what changes take place as the season progresses.

Downy Woodpecker/Author Photo

As the weather gets colder, I get bird species from the North that are not here now. Towards Spring, migrating birds coming North are always fun to look for.

Week 1 Checklist

  • Mourning Dove-12
  • American Crow-1
  • Blue Jay-4
  • House Finch-6
  • Dark-Eyed Junco-4
  • House Sparrow-6
  • Downy Woodpecker-1
  • Black-Capped Chickadee-2
  • European Starling-100 (Estimate)
  • Northern Cardinal-2
  • White-Breasted Nuthatch-1
  • American Goldfinch-1
  • Common Grackle-1

Of interest was the flock of European Starlings on the lawn. They appeared to be first-year birds.

Some of the Many European Starlings/Author Photo

I look forward to upcoming weeks of birdwatching as the season progresses. Stay tuned for more updates.

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