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Category: Western Massachusetts Birding

A collection of blog posts related to bird photography in Western Massachusetts.

Macaws mating high in a tree

One of the amazing bird types we saw a lot of on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica were the very large and spectacularly…

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Published January 25, 2022
Categorized as Birds of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, birds of Costa Rica, birds of Osa Peninsula, mating birds, mating Macaws, nature, Scarlet Macaws
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Roadside Red-tailed Hawk

Two days ago was one of those “you can’t win” days. I spent an hour where I was sure to find Harrier Hawks and…

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Published December 21, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, raptors, raptors eating, Red-tailed hawk
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The Lordly Bald Eagles

I spent some nice time a couple of weeks ago with Mr. (on the left) and Mrs. (on the right) eagle as they chilled…

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Published November 28, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged Bald Eagles, bird photography, nature, pair of eagles
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The adorable little Hooded Merganser ducks

On Thanksgiving day, on my own and happy to have the time to get caught up, I finally just had to get outside before…

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Published November 27, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, birding, Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, Mergansers, water birds
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Small birds helping me enjoy a nice day

Bluebirds, who I thought would have been flying south by now (and note the flying one with a big bug in its mouth); Mockingbirds;…

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Published October 30, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bluebirds, bluejay, finches, Northern mockingbirds
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The Mighty Red-tailed Hawk

Heading back to my car at the end of an afternoon without many birds, although there were a couple of nice little guys, I…

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Published October 30, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, birds of prey, raptors, Red-tailed hawk
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The little guys!

Birds are getting scarce; many have headed south while others seem to be hanging about, perhaps confused with the warm weather. Farmers are cutting…

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Published October 23, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, finches, little birds, pipits, sparrows, warblers
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Today in my front yard

I didn’t have to go far to have some fun with my camera today. Somehow on these rainy overcast days, there is a lot…

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Published October 3, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged backyard birds, birds, blue jays, nature, Nature photography, nuthatch, yellowrump warbler
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October 2, such a beautiful day!

The day was stunning with sun, gentle warmth, and no mosquitoes for a change. My first stop was at Nashawannuck Pond in Easthampton. I…

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Published October 3, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, Cormorants, coyotes, Ducks, kestrels, kingfishers, Nature photography, Woodpeckers
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Today in my garden

I saw, Flickers, jays, crows, many small little sparrow-like birds plus a Cedar Waxwing which I haven’t seen in a couple of weeks. Bees…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Bugs, all kinds, Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged backyard critters, cedar waxwing, Goldfinches, Monarchs, Nature photography
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About the blog

Hello, and welcome. My name is Marjorie Melnick. I am a senior lecturer at UMass/Amherst and an avid nature photographer. This blog documents my humble photo adventures, and I warmly invite you to follow along!

Categories

  • Birds of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
  • Bugs, all kinds
  • Eastern New England Birding
  • Macro
  • Pictures just for fun
  • Visit to Maine: sky, water, and critters
  • Western Massachusetts Birding

Recent Comments

  1. Wiljo on The adorable little Hooded Merganser ducksNovember 27, 2021

    A splendid bedtime story, splendidly illustrated.

  2. Janis on October 2, such a beautiful day!October 4, 2021

    Love your photos as much as I love your story telling! I felt like I was there with you!

  3. Marjorie Melnick on Eagle FledglingAugust 13, 2021

    Nope, I missed the Plovers. I got too distracted by the Seagulls! LOL

  4. Inara deLeon on Eagle FledglingAugust 10, 2021

    You see such a different world through your lens. I saw much of that with you in Charlestown, but your…

  5. Marjorie Melnick on Eagle FledglingAugust 4, 2021

    Or a fool!

Recent Posts

  • Macaws mating high in a tree
  • Roadside Red-tailed Hawk
  • The Lordly Bald Eagles
  • The adorable little Hooded Merganser ducks
  • Small birds helping me enjoy a nice day
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