Melody Mellinger
@melodymellinger.bsky.social
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Nature Photographer, Bird Lover, Wife and Mother
https://melodymellingerphotography.mypixieset.com/
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I had the privilege of doing an interview on my favorite podcast this week!
@behindtheshot.tv
#birds
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 year ago
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It's Crabapple blossom time again! American Goldfinch Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
9 days ago
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I was delighted to be able to photograph this Vermilion Flycatcher during a recent visit to Arizona. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
about 1 month ago
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Robin feeding in the crabapple tree earlier this week. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
2 months ago
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Nearly four years after planting this tree the Cedar Waxwings finally came to enjoy its fruit! Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
2 months ago
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Down the Hatch Northern Mockingbird eating a whole Crabapple. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
2 months ago
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A couple of Robins showed up in my yard today! This one grabbed a quick snack in the Crabapple Tree. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
2 months ago
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Mr. Cardinal graced my yard with his presence today. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
3 months ago
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Seems like a good day to revisit this old favorite. . . Winter Storm Fern has already dropped several inches of snow here in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Photographed with a Canon T6i and a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L lens.
#snow
#storm
#winter
#birds
#birdwatching
3 months ago
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It's been another beautiful snowy day here in Pennsylvania! Dark Eyed Junco photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
3 months ago
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White Throated Sparrow eating berries for breakfast on a chilly winter morning. Photographed near Abingdon, Virginia, with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
3 months ago
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I had the opportunity to do a little birdwatching in Southern Virginia this week while my husband worked on an electric generator at a nearby farm. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
3 months ago
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A few photos from last week's snow storm. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
#snow
4 months ago
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The Nuthatch was a frequent visitor during Tuesday's snow and freezing rain. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
#snow
#winter
#weather
#cold
5 months ago
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A few House Finch and Junco photos from Tuesday's snow and freezing rain. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
#snow
#winter
#weather
#cold
5 months ago
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Eastern Bluebird on a frosty autumn morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
5 months ago
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It feels like forever since I've both felt good enough and had the time to get my camera out and watch my backyard friends but today it all came together! Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
5 months ago
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Eastern Bluebird on a beautiful autumn afternoon. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
6 months ago
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American Robin on a rainy autumn morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
6 months ago
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A Robin stopped by last evening to check if the crabapples were ripe. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
7 months ago
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A pair of fawns took a walk through our back yard the other night! Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#deer
#whitetaildeer
#fawns
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
7 months ago
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The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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The hummingbirds seem to be enjoying the Rose of Sharon. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#birdsinflight
#hummingbird
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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This one chose to sit on the trellis while feeding. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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The hummingbirds have been visiting the bean trellis in my garden. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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Goldfinch having a splash in the fountain. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly enjoying the Zinnias Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#butterfly
#pollinators
#insects
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
8 months ago
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A brilliant Goldfinch perches on the Hobbit Jade next to the fountain. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
9 months ago
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A couple of juvenile Barn Swallows hanging out on the laundry line a few evenings ago Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
9 months ago
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I'm excited about watching birds at this lovely spot!
#birdwatching
#fountain
#waterfeature
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9 months ago
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My husband made a lovely bubbling rock fountain/bird bath for me. I still need to add a few finishing touches to the bed.
#photography
#waterfeature
#fountain
9 months ago
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Finally found a few minutes to watch birds this afternoon. House Finch photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
9 months ago
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A Baltimore Oriole feeds one of his fledglings a beak full of grape jelly in the Crabapple Tree this morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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Another photo of the Eastern Kingbird from last evening. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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A late afternoon thunderstorm finally brought cooler air to Pennsylvania! Eastern Kingbird hunting from the pasture fence this evening. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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The Goldfinches are loving the overgrown meadow that we haven't been able to mow because of all the rainy weather. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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Mrs. Red Winged Blackbird gathers an assortment of bugs for her nestlings. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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Pennsylvania has been having a record amount of rainfall this spring. . . Orchard Oriole in the Crabapple Tree on a rainy afternoon. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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Mr. Red Winged Blackbird gathers a beak full of unfortunate insects for his nestlings. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
10 months ago
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The fledgling Mockingbirds are really growing up! Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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Baltimore Oriole gathering insects for its nestlings on a rainy spring day Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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I picked a spot to sit in the woods the other morning but soon realized I was only a few feet from a Catbird's nest, deep in the brambles. I soon moved on as the birds seemed bothered by my presence. Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III ext.
#birds
#wildlife
#photography
#nature
11 months ago
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Gray Catbird in the woods yesterday morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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Mockingbird in the Crabapple Tree this morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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Morning Morsel A Northern Mockingbird feeds one of the fledglings in the lilac bush this morning. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
#glow
#morninglight
11 months ago
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Mockingbird fledgling in the rose bush. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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The stubby tails on baby birds are just the cutest things ever Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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Mockingbird siblings peering out at the big world. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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The baby Mockingbirds are just about ready to fledge. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#teamcanon
11 months ago
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The Mockingbirds are very busy bringing fresh caught bugs to their nest. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#rain
#mockingbird
11 months ago
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Mockingbird bringing a small snack for its hungry nestlings. Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens +1.4x III extender.
#birds
#birdwatching
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
11 months ago
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