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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Mockingbird in the Crabapple Tree a few weeks 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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Traveling from Pennsylvania to Arizona today to spend time with my brand new granddaughter. First flight of the day Harrisburg to Dallas.

Pennsylvania countryside as viewed shortly after takeoff from MDT/ Harrisburg International Airport.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Baltimore Oriole in the Crabapple Tree a few weeks 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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

Vivid yellow American Goldfinch perched in a Crabapple Tree with bright pink blossoms.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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

Cedar Waxwing eating a tiny red crabapple.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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

Vivid red male Northern Cardinal perched in a Crabapple Tree in a child's winter day. There are still a few red crabapples hanging in the tree.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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

Grumpy looking Eastern Bluebird in the snow with the caption, "Stay in Pennsylvania for the winter," they said. "It will be fun they said."

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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

Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree during a heavy snow shower. There are clusters of vivid red crabapples hanging from the branches surrounding the bird.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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

White Throated Sparrow perched in a bush and holding a red berry in its beak.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

A White Breasted Nuthatch hangs upside down in the Crabapple Tree on a snowy morning.

A White Breasted Nuthatch in the Crabapple Tree surrounded by the sparkle of freezing rain.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

House Finch perched on a branch and surrounded by ripe crabapples that perfectly match his rosy feathers.

Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree with snowflakes falling around it.

House Finch clinging to a branch of the Crabapple Tree while the wind whips the falling snow around it.

Dark Eyed Junco perched in the Crabapple Tree with freezing rain beginning to coat everything.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

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

Eastern Bluebird perched in the Crabapple Tree on a frosty autumn morning.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

A Tufted Titmouse in the Crabapple Tree after a morning rain shower.

A House Finch in the Crabapple Tree on a rainy autumn morning.

Eastern Bluebird in the Crabapple Tree on a rainy autumn morning.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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

A Red Winged Blackbird with a beak full of insects perches on a fence wire.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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

Baltimore Oriole holding a green worm in its beak.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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

Gray Catbird with a beak full of insects perched on a branch deep in the woods on a spring morning.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

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

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