Backyard Springtime Nature in New Jersey.
Today was “Global Big Day” for observing and counting birds. Starting at first light in the morning I kept watch on the bird feeders and backyard. The outdoor temperatures dropped below freezing overnight, and the bird bath was frozen over. The bird feeder was stocked with a mixed feed (I was out of the high oil sunflower seeds) and an apple. By the end of the day I observed and took pictures of 15 bird species. Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Gray Catbird, American Robin, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is new, and I only observed the female. Looking forward to seeing the male. The female is larger than the local sparrows and finches and does not have the rose coloration of the male. The large beak helps with the identification. The bird images from the day are presented based on observation time.
Birds 06:45 to 07:30. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.
Birds 12:20 to 13:00. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.
Birds 16:50 to 17:10. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.
Birds 17:50 to 18:00. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.
19:50 to 20:00. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.
Daily Electric Energy Used (54.0 kWh) from meter readings the Sense Home Energy Monitor. The daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (74.2 kWh) from SolSystems and Locus Energy. Sunny in the morning with some clouds in the afternoon. A surplus of 20.2 kWh.
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