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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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Playing around with the nearly full moon

Just for fun…

Published October 23, 2021
Categorized as Pictures just for funTagged fun with the moon, Moon shots
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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

  • 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

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

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    Really great post!!! Thanks. Jon

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