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January 7th, 2021 Reader Photo Gallery

December 2020 - Part One

Due to the high volume of photo submissions, we’ve again divided our Reader Photo Gallery into two batches. In this first gallery, you contemplated a variety of tracks and funky ice formations. Winter birds and landscapes were also a common theme. Janice Tassinari discovered a large bear track, Rae Melloh encountered high-roosting turkeys, and a beaver paid a visit to Danielle Durocher.

View Part Two of the December 2020 Reader Photo Gallery

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Bobcat Photo: Lonnie S. Jandreau
Ashland, ME. “Prowling cat.” | Photo: Lonnie S. Jandreau
Trees Photo: Frank Kaczmarek
Franconia, NH. “Low December sun skimming across hillside tree tops.” | Photo: Frank Kaczmarek
Trail in snow Photo: Kirk Gentalen
Tenants Harbor, ME. “Trail of a northern short tailed shrew carrying prey. Lines on either side of trail are from prey, probably a meadow vole's feet dragging as carried in shrew’s mouth.” | Photo: Kirk Gentalen
Deer woodpile Photo: Matt DeLuca
Marshfield, MA. “A doe hiding in the hardwood.” | Photo: Matt DeLuca
Redpolls Photo: Tami Gingrich
Parkman, OH. “A swath of sunflowers allowed to remain in a local farm field has attracted hundreds of redpolls, siskins and goldfinches.” | Photo: Tami Gingrich
Turkeys Photo: Elena McSherry
Richmond, VT. “Wild turkeys enjoying a snack.” | Photo: Elena McSherry
Ice branch Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “A branch encased in ice looks like a frozen bird's feather.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Chickadee Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Gilford, NH. “This chickadee was foraging in an apple tree on the edge of a small wetland in a field.” | Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Bear track Photo: Janice Tassinari
Monterey, MA. “December 23, bear out and about.” | Photo: Janice Tassinari
Titmouse Photo: Ross Lanius
North Haven, CT. “Nape of a tufted titmouse showing the delicate feathers that offer insulation.” | Photo: Ross Lanius
Turkey roost Photo: Rae Melloh
Cornish, NH. Midmorning on a misty day, turkeys were roosting 30-40 feet high in trees on Dec. 21, following 3 feet of snow on 17 December. | Photo: Rae Melloh
Willow in ice Photo: Peter Hollinger
Sharon, VT. “Broken willow branches dipped in ice swirls after the flood.” | Photo: Peter Hollinger
Hunting Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “Heading out to hunt in the late small game season – State Game Land 252, Lycoming County, PA.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Waterfall Photo: Rodney Johnson
Lake George, NY. A winter mystery. “Waterfall, pipe, and valve. What’s up with that?” | Photo: Rodney Johnson
Mushroom Photo: Denise Dame
Hanover, NH. This photograph shows hemlock varnish shelf mushroom – a rare source of bright color in the December woods. | Photo: Denise Dame
Ice skating Photo: Laurie D. Morrissey
Hopkinton, NH. “Skating over nature’s artwork.” | Photo: Laurie D. Morrissey
Snow branches Photo: Cindy Morin
Pownal, ME. “The newly fallen snow accentuated the curly cues on this shrub’s branches, a display of nature’s beauty.” | Photo: Cindy Morin
Otter family Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Gilford, NH. “A family of four otters have been highly active.” | Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Indian lake Photo: Sylvia Vidal
Indian Lake, NY. “Deep sleep on Big Brook, Indian Lake, NY.” | Photo: Sylvia Vidal
Barred owl Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Holderness, NH. “This barred owl happened to alight in a small patch of trees on the edge of Squam Lake in front of my office window!” | Photo: Benjamin Wymer
Icicles Photo: Sheri Larsen
Stowe, VT. “Icicles along the trail up to Stowe Pinnacle.” | Photo: Sheri Larsen
Birds Photo: Jeannie Tardif
Plymouth, NH. “Chattering.” | Photo: Jeannie Tardif
Coyote scat Photo: Alfred J. Sorensen
Petersham, MA. “Coyote scat.” | Photo: Alfred J. Sorensen
Stone cellar Photo: Ronald Becker
Onondaga County Highland Forest NY. “Steps entering an old stone lined cellar. Remnants of abandoned farms often remain as forests reclaim the land.” | Photo: Ronald Becker
Deer Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Winter is not my favorite season,” says Bambi. | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Redpoll Photo: Katrina Wagner
South Royalton, VT. “A redpoll in hand.” | Photo: Katrina Wagner
Spruce Photo: Amy Johnson
Top of Prospect Mountain, Lake George, NY. “After reading the article [Northern Woodlands, Winter 2020 issue] about spruce restoration, I was happy to see this little guy.” | Photo: Amy Johnson
Snowstorm Photo: Deborah DeSalvo
Bedminster, NJ. “Surprise snowstorm.” | Photo: Deborah DeSalvo
Speckled alder Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Cone-like male fruit of speckled alder (Alnus incana).” | Photo: AM Dannis
Chipmunk hole Photo: Cheryl Metcalf
South Royalton, VT. “This little frosty friendly chipmunk hole caught my eye while on a hike to Kent’s Ledge.” | Photo: Cheryl Metcalf
Squirrel Photo: Marion Simao
Barkhamsted, CT. “Intruder! Squirrel won but the red-bellied woodpecker wasn't backing down.” | Photo: Marion Simao
Snowshoe hare Photo: Sally Cornwell
Brookfield, NH. “Hiding snowshoe hare.” | Photo: Sally Cornwell
Alford Springs Photo: Clare Lise Kelly
Great Barrington, MA. “Hiking the Father Loop trail in Alford Springs, we were struck by a vision of light, as the winter sky illuminated this hilltop stand of birch saplings.” | Photo: Clare Lise Kelly
Webb Pond Photo: Tony Marple
Weld, ME. “View of Webb Pond from Little Jackson Mountain.” | Photo: Tony Marple
Bluejay Photo: David Gomeau
Concord, ME. “Blue jay waiting for storm to pass.” | Photo: David Gomeau
Ice feathers Photo: John Patterson
Peterborough, NH. “Ice feathers on pondside blueberry.” | Photo: John Patterson
Horned owl Photo: Terry VanVeghten
Adamstown, ME. “Horned owl.” | Photo: Terry VanVeghten
Red tailed hawk Photo: Jacqueline Robidoux
Amherst, NH. “Red-tailed hawk hunting a wetland.” | Photo: Jacqueline Robidoux
Fisher scent Photo: Ronald Becker
Onondaga County Highland Forest, NY. “Fisher scent post.” | Photo: Ronald Becker
Yellow birch Photo: Tom Grett
Adirondacks, NY. “Peeling yellow birch.” | Photo: Tom Grett
Beaver Photo: Danielle Durocher
Hudson, NH. “Beaver visit.” | Photo: Danielle Durocher
Winding stream Photo: Alice B. Fogel
Boston, MA. “Winding stream, Boston's Arnold Arboretum, December 20.” | Photo: Alice B. Fogel
Snowy trees Photo: Brooke Nye
North Sandwich, NH. “Salt and pepper snowy trees.” | Photo: Brooke Nye
Weathered log Photo: Alfred J. Sorensen
New Salem, MA. “Weathered log and snow.” | Photo: Alfred J. Sorensen
Finches Photo: Kevin McDonough
Lake Placid, NY. “Finches foraging through freshly plowed snow.” | Photo: Kevin McDonough
Otters Photo: Jacqueline Robidoux
Merrimack, NH. “Winter tracking, otter sign.” | Photo: Jacqueline Robidoux
Sturgeon creek Photo: Tomas Dundzila
Eliot, ME. “Tide runs out along Sturgeon Creek at sunset.” | Photo: Tomas Dundzila
Lake Champlain Photo: Sheri Larsen
Colchester, VT. “There were about 1000 lesser scaups in Lake Champlain or flying around. I've captured only some of them in this photo.” | Photo: Sheri Larsen
Bull wheel Photo: Amy Johnson
Lake George, NY. “The old bull wheel on the summit of Prospect Mountain in Lake George.” | Photo: Amy Johnson
Tree sparrow Photo: Helen Baldwin
Lakeville, CT. “An American tree sparrow blending perfectly into the brush. Although its name suggests a close relationship with trees, these sparrows prefer open shrubby areas. I only see them in the cold months, so winter must be here!” | Photo: Helen Baldwin
Bluebird Photo: Lawrence Campion
Hampton, CT. “Bluebird with holly berry.” | Photo: Lawrence Campion
House finch Photo: Ross Lanius
North Haven, CT. “Two house finches high in a vine covered tree surveying their realm. The photographer needs to maneuver to catch a clear view through the vines.” | Photo: Ross Lanius
Deer Photo: Lonnie S. Jandreau
Oxbow, ME. “Winter wonder land.” | Photo: Lonnie S. Jandreau
Snow Photo: Kirk Gentalen
Tenants Harbor, ME. “Braided porcupine trail in deep snow.” | Photo: Kirk Gentalen
Beavers Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “Beaver, an adult and a kit, feeding on bark from branches in their winter food store.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Dog party Photo: Tom Grett
Adirondacks, NY. A dog picnic party? “Our beloved naughty corgis: Dahlia, Tupper, Pippi and Hobbie.” | Photo: Tom Grett
Keystone bridge Photo: Larris Davis
New Salem, MA. “1860’s Keystone Bridge built by a farmer in the Quabbin Reservoir.” | Photo: Larris Davis
Mighty oak Photo: Helen Baldwin
Millerton, NY. “A mighty oak holding onto some of its leaves, called marcescence, I always wonder why? And I listen to the dry leaves rattling in the cold wind.” | Photo: Helen Baldwin
Trail Photo: Alice B. Fogel
Walpole, NH. “Frozen galaxy.” | Photo: Alice B. Fogel
Red breasted nuthatch Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Warrensville, PA. “Red-breasted nuthatches have been abundant in late-fall/early-winter this year.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz

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