This photo of a 12-spotted skimmer was taken by NRCM member Leda Beth Gray of Blue Hill, Maine. Leda Beth captured this beautiful image at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. According to the Moosehorn NWR website, the “National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and Read More
My Maine This Week
Each week, NRCM members and supporters submit their Maine photographs to be shared in our My Maine This Week website feature. We also share these photos on our website and social media. They are also considered for our Nature of Maine Calendar!
My Maine This Week: Sam Horine
Summer has definitely arrived here in Maine! Enjoy these summer photos from NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine. Sam is a frequent photographer for our My Maine This Week feature. View more photos by Sam and his family. Do you have beautiful photos of Maine wildlife or scenic Maine landscapes to share? If so, Read More
My Maine This Week: Harp Seal by Steve Cartwright
“I’d never seen one of these harp seals before…but this one stayed for an entire day on my shore in Tenants Harbor…so special.” Photo by NRCM member Steve Cartwright of Tenants Harbor, Maine Do you have beautiful photos of Maine wildlife or scenic Maine landscapes to share? If so, please send them to us at Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
You don’t have to travel far to observe Maine wildlife. Many birds, chipmunks, squirrels, and even bear, deer, moose, and more, can often be seen in your backyard. Enjoy these Maine wildlife photos by Jayne Winters, an NRCM member from South China, Maine. Do you have beautiful photos of Maine wildlife or scenic Maine landscapes Read More
My Maine This Week: David Small
“I’ve been quietly and unobtrusively observing this Spotted Sandpiper for a couple of weeks. Yesterday I discovered that this bird is the parent of three chicks, though I didn’t stay long to see if there were others.” – Photos taken in Old Town along the Penobscot River by NRCM member Dave Small of Old Town, Maine Read More
My Maine This Week: Don Drake
We have another new My Maine This Week contributor who shares with us this week’s photo. “This photo of the Marshall Point Lighthouse was taken on a cool, misty morning.” Photo by Don Drake of St. Charles, Missouri. Do you know what movie featured the Marshall Point lighthouse? Send your answers to us at nrcm@nrcm.org. Read More
My Maine This Week: Ted Anderson
There’s nothing quite like the call of the loons across Maine’s lakes during the summer months. Enjoy these stunning photos of Common Loons taken in the early morning on Brettun’s Pond in Livermore, Maine. Photos by NRCM member Ted Anderson of Harrison, Maine. Do you have beautiful photos of Maine’s wildlife or scenic landscapes to Read More
My Maine This Week: Polygala by Linda Woods
“While going for a walk near Pattees Pond in Winslow, in search of Lady Slippers, I came across this beautiful plant, called polygala, also known as ‘gay wings.’ This is only the third time in my life that I have seen it. No one who saw this photo on my Facebook page had ever seen it. Read More
My Maine This Week: David Preston
“I love this time of year when the Spring Peepers are calling. It’s actually quite difficult to spot one at night with a flashlight, and it was challenging to get this shot. When you get close to them, they stop calling, so I had to turn off my light and wait. After many failed attempts, Read More
