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Melody Mellinger

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Nature Photographer, Bird Lover, Wife and Mother https://melodymellingerphotography.mypixieset.com/

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Mar 8

I had the privilege of doing an interview on my favorite podcast this week! @behindtheshot.tv #birds

Behind the Shot Podcast @behindtheshot.tv · Mar 8

New Episode!
(Thanks for sharing)

Join @melodymellinger.bsky.social and me as we discuss bird photography, and do a deep dive into a shot she had featured in FStoppers Best Images of 2024 Contest.

Wherever you get podcasts, in audio only or video, and YouTube.

behindtheshot.tv/2025/03/06/b...

Photo of a humming bird, with the text Bird Photography Tips & Tricks.

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · 29d

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 · Sep 16

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 · Sep 5

Thank you!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 · Sep 4

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 · Aug 30

Thank you!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks Dave! Same to you!

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Aug 30

This feels absolutely magical! I love the lighting!

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks Glen!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Aug 30

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 · Aug 30

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 · Aug 20

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 · Aug 20

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 · Aug 7

Thank you!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Aug 7

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 · Jul 27

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 · Jul 26

I'm excited about watching birds at this lovely spot!

#birdwatching #fountain #waterfeature

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Jul 26

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 · Jul 18

Thank you very much Glen!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Jul 15

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 · Jul 15

Thank you!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks Glen!

Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Jul 3

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 · Jun 28

Wonderful shot Glen!

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Melody Mellinger @melodymellinger.bsky.social · Jun 27

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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