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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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The antics of the Yellow-rump Warbler

The 2nd picture, not totally in focus, is only included to show that this was a hunting trip, going after a tasty morsel.

Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, Nature photography, warblers, Yellow-rump warbler
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The Great Blue Heron

They will will soon be on their way to warmer parts. This one is looking like a dinosaur in the first shot, like part…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, Great Blue Heron, herons, marsh birds, Nature photography
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The mighty Lord Bald Eagle

He looked around until he spied me, and then he took off!

Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged Bald Eagles, birds, Eagles, Nature photography, raptors
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More Egret pictures! Can there be too many?

The little Snowy Egret and the Great Egret have been hanging about together every day. They are both amazingly beautiful birds! Here the Snowy…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, egrets, Great Egrets, Nature photography, Snowy Egrets
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Some days I happily turn my huge lens on the little butterflies!

Maybe you, too, have enjoyed watching the butterfly dance. Here it is in stopped motion. This Monarch kept coming back to the orange cosmos…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Bugs, all kindsTagged butterflies, Monarchs, Nature photography
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Quiet bird moment, welcome the dragonfly!

Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as MacroTagged dragonfly, dragonfly in flight, Nature photography
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The Northern Flicker

This spectacular bird sports the typical woodpecker red on its head and spots on its front, but the tail feathers and underwing feathers are…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, birds, Nature photography, Northern Flicker, Woodpeckers
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The female Northern Harrier

Not a summer bird around these parts, what fun to see them back this week, although it’s possible that there is just this one…

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Published September 25, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, birds, hawks, Nature photography, Northern Harrier, raptors
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Little Sandpipers in the flooded fields.

I can’t say now which of these were the Greater and which the Lesser Yellowlegs. Hanging out next to each other it was obvious…

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Published September 16, 2021
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged birds, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, marsh birds, Sandpipers
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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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