Bird Photos/Project Feeder Watch Results

This past weekend I participated for the first time as a member of Project FeederWatch.  I recently signed up and received my welcome kit and registration materials.  As you may recall, I first introduced you to Project FeederWatch in my post on February 25, 2014 (http://dansgardening.blogspot.com/2014/02/worldwide-great-backyard-bird-count.html).

Bird counts during Project FeederWatch consist of two days counts separated by at least five days.  The counts work well for Saturday and Sunday counts each week.  The counts, however, can be done on any two consecutive days during the week, as long as there are five days between each two day count.  This current counting season started in November of 2013 and will end on April 4, 2014.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology gives you your money's worth with the materials they send to you after receiving your registration fee.  You will receive a packet of information including the two posters below and a 20 page booklet filled with information on how to participate in the counts.  Also included is in-depth information on feeding birds and much much more.

Below are the results of my two day count including March 15th and 16th:

And finally, a few photos from the weekend:

Blue Jay

Mourning Doves

European Starling

I'm wondering if anyone noticed anything unusual in my bird count listing above?

Look again.  Hint:  Think Spring!

Yes, it surely is a sign of spring with the robins and red-winged blackbirds returning.  Interestingly enough, I saw both of these on Saturday when the temperature was around 40 degrees.  On Sunday, neither were to be found since the temperature only reached the low twenties that day.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a good photo of either species this time.

Until Next time.