Sunday (14-February-2021) — New Jersey

Wintertime Backyard Nature in New Jersey. Day 3 of the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count.

Visitors to the birdfeeder (06:47-07:02): Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow.


Backyard Birdfeeder. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Visitors to the backyard and birdfeeder (07:52-08:47): Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal.


Backyard Birdfeeder. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Visitors to the backyard and birdfeeder (13:29-13:44): House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Cardinal.


Backyard Birdfeeder. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Visitors to the backyard (14:06-14:53): Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-throated Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Cardinal.


Backyard. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Visitors to the backyard and birdfeeder (16:11-16:26): Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal.


Backyard Birdfeeder. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (83.3 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (0.3 kWh) from Sense and SolSystems. The solar panels covered with snow. Geothermal HVAC system on. A deficit of 83.0 kWh.

Weekly Electric Energy Used (627 kWh) from Sense. Weekly Solar Electric Energy Produced (6 kWh) from Sense and SolSystems. The solar panels covered with snow most of the week. Geothermal HVAC system on. Because of the cold weather, resistance heating used Monday and Tuesday. A deficit of 621 kWh.

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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