My Digital Mind Photography - Nature and Wildlife Photography by Melissa Penta

Chickadee

A chickadee takes a rest on the hook that is holding my hummingbird feeder. Black-capped Chickadee Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

September 1, 2010

Blue Jay

A close crop of one of the blue jays that enjoys my feeder. Blue Jay Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

September 1, 2010

Linebacker

One of the squirrels who takes advantage of dropped seed from the feeder. In an interesting pose that reminds me of a football line. Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

September 1, 2010

Hidden Crab

I somehow spotted this little crab within the rocks while I was watching for Osprey. Raritan River, Johnson Park, Piscataway, New Jersey EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

September 1, 2010

Northern Cardinal

One of the many cardinals who enjoy my feeder. This is the first time I've seen this colorful young one. Northern Cardinal (young male) Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 30, 2010

Northern Cardinal

One of the many cardinals who enjoy my feeder, which also has natural branches attached. Northern Cardinal (female) Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 30, 2010

Staring Contest

A frequent visitor to my feeder - staring down the metal chickadee. Downy Woodpecker Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 30, 2010

Gray Fox

Getting closer and closer to that perfect shot of one of my backyard foxes. I spotted two of them - they didn't look over until I snapped a shot. One of them ran a little closer to me, then ran off after a few seconds; the other also came closer and filled my frame before he ran off. Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 22, 2010

Gray Fox

I was sitting in my backyard and saw this fox run by the trail. I followed into the woods not long after. They're always rummaging around after 5PM. Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 22, 2010

American Red Squirrel

A new visitor to my backyard and deck - the red squirrel is much smaller than the Gray squirrel and seems to jump around more often. Vestal, New York EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

August 22, 2010