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Category: Western Massachusetts Birding

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

Red-tailed Hawk in my maple tree this morning

I awoke to the screeching of a very irate robin. When it hadn’t stopped by the time I was dressed I went out to…

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Published July 30, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts Birding
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My adventures with the Blue Grosbeak.

I read about the Blue Grosbeak being sighted in Connecticut early in the spring of 2020. I considered driving down to see one. But…

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Published July 29, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts Birding
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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

  • Audubon Society, Milford CT
  • beavers
  • Birds of Maine
  • Birds of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
  • Bremen, Germany – birds
  • Bugs, all kinds
  • Costa Rica 2023
  • Costa Rica 2025
  • crustaceans
  • Ducks of Massachusetts
  • Eastern New England Birding
  • Grebes, Great Crested
  • Macro
  • mammals of New England
  • Monteverde region, CR
  • Pictures just for fun
  • Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
  • Tanzania Safari
  • Tucson, AZ Nature Photography
  • Turtles
  • Visit to Maine: sky, water, and critters
  • Western Massachusetts Birding
  • Zanzibar

Recent Comments

  1. Wiljo on Great Crested GrebesOctober 3, 2026

    What a wonderful expedition report with beautiful photos and a charming story. And: a great song video that was uploaded…

  2. Ron Melnick on Blue GrosbeaksAugust 31, 2026

    I love the post! I especially thought it was cool when the mom helped the chick eat the bug

  3. Jon Crispin on Blue GrosbeaksAugust 31, 2026

    Really great post!!! Thanks. Jon

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Recent Posts

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