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The novel Red-headed Woodpecker

This bird is rarely seen in Massachusetts Walking along the Norwottuck bike path, I caught a flash of red at the top of a…

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Published September 26, 2022
Categorized as Western Massachusetts BirdingTagged bird photography, birds, Nature photography, red-headed woodpeckers, Woodpeckers
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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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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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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!

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  • beavers
  • Birds of Maine
  • Birds of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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  • Costa Rica 2023
  • Costa Rica 2025
  • crustaceans
  • Ducks of Massachusetts
  • Eastern New England Birding
  • 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

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