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August 2nd, 2019 Reader Photo Gallery

July 2019

Perhaps not surprisingly, given the extreme hot weather, many of your July images were taken near water. In Groton, Massachusetts, juvenile herons crowded the nest, while out in the Adirondacks, a spike horn deer peered from the shore’s edge. Loons tended to their chicks on Squam Lake, and somewhere in Pennsylvania, a blue dasher dragonfly posed near a pond. Also featured: not-so-effective moose camouflage and summer oddities – fungus with eyelashes, a milkweed ghost…and what is that floating on Kushaqua Lake?

We’re now looking for August 2019 photos that relate to northeastern forests. These could be images of people, plants, wildlife, weather, forest management, wood processing, educational activities, recreation, art, landscapes, or events. To submit your photos, please use the form at the bottom of this page. Thank you!

Submission Deadline: Monday, August 26, 2019

Eyelash Cup Fungus Photo: Pam Landry
Berlin, NY. “Scutellinia or ‘eyelash cup’ saprophytic fungus.” | Photo: Pam Landry
Mountain View Photo: Sue March
Wilmington, NY. “View from Gazebo, looking at Whiteface Mountain.” | Photo: Sue March
Great Blue Herons Photo: Sally Reed
Groton, MA. “Juvenile great blue herons in the rookery at Hawtree Conservation Lands.” | Photo: Sally Reed
Great Blue Herons Photo: Sally Reed
Groton, MA. “All but one of these juvenile herons flew off at the first crack of thunder.” | Photo: Sally Reed
Woodpile Photo: Ann Miller
Graniteville, VT. “Woodpile stacked and ready for the winter, in about 4 months.” | Photo: Ann Miller
Moose Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “We're hoping the grass makes us invisible!” | Photo: AM Dannis
Stag Beetle Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “Stag beetles are attracted to lights at night; their larvae inhabit and feed on decaying logs and stumps.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Bear Walking Photo: Cec Snow
Ashburnham, MA. This morning 7-9 I looked out my dining room window and saw this young bear walking down my drive way toward the house. | Photo: Cec Snow
Gray Fox Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “A female gray fox stops to inspect the area before continuing on to her den.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Turtle Tango Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “We happened upon two box turtles doing the 'turtle tango' in our friends woods.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Albino Milkweed Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Uncommon ‘albino’ Milkweed (Asclepias).” | Photo: AM Dannis
Red Breasted Nuthatch Photo: Linda Grasse-Murray
Oswegatchie, NY. “Red-Breasted Nuthatch, July, from my front porch.” | Photo: Linda Grasse-Murray
Gray Treefrog Photo: Jack McGuire
Woodstock, VT. Gray treefrogs live in trees and shrubs near ponds, woodland pools, and swamps. They can change color to blend in with their surroundings - from light gray to green to nearly black. This one has some changing to do. | Photo: Jack McGuire
Little Bonnell Run Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Lycoming County, PA. “Little Bonnell Run Falls.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Bald Eagle Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Phippsburg, ME. A bald eagle, “early morning, Winnegance Bay.” | Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Osprey Hunting Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Phippsburg, ME. “Osprey hunting over Winnegance Bay.” | Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Lesser Stitchwort Photo: Cynthia Crawford
Norwich, VT. “Lesser Stitchwort.” | Photo: Cynthia Crawford
Snapping Turtle Photo: Tricia Knoll
Williston, VT. “Snapping turtle walking up my driveway.” | Photo: Tricia Knoll
Ladybug Milkweed Photo: Tracy Rice
Tug Hill Plateau, Upstate NY. A ladybug perches on a milkweed leaf. | Photo: Tracy Rice
Blue Dasher Dragonfly Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. An uncommonly good photo of a common early-summer dragonfly, the blue dasher. | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Jelly Fungus Photo: Nate Rosebrooks
Ashford, CT. “A good year for jelly fungus.” | Photo: Nate Rosebrooks
Tree Reflection Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “Quiet reflection on a northern pond.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
White Pine Needles Photo: Susan March
Kushaqua Lake, Franklin, NY. “White pine needles in a quiet pool.” | Photo: Susan March
Coyote on Trail Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Gorgeous coyote making its way down a ridge trail.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snowshoe Hare Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Young snowshoe hare doesn't yet understand she should be scared!” | Photo: AM Dannis
Sunset Fog Maine Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Phippsburg, ME. “Sunset and Fog over Winnegance Bay.” | Photo: Richard Carbonetti
Parasitoid Wasp Photo: Cynthia Crawford
Norwich, VT. A parasitoid wasp from the Gasteruption genus, visiting lilac blossoms. | Photo: Cynthia Crawford
Bear in NY Photo: Linda Grasse-Murray
Oswegatchie, NY. Morning Visitor. | Photo: Linda Grasse-Murray
Lupines in Maine Photo: Amy Peberdy
Sheephead Island, ME. “Lupine-lined lane.” | Photo: Amy Peberdy
Loon Resting Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “I'm wide awake! - common loon resting on the water.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Loon Parent Chick Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “Loon parental duty. The chick was only a few days old but seemed quite comfortable on its parent's back.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Box Turtle Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Nice box turtle taking a midmorning stroll through my friend’s woods.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Forest Floor Photo: John Blaser
Round Lake Wilderness, Long Lake, NY. An image of the forest floor, including sheep laurel in bloom. | Photo: John Blaser
Deer Lake Photo: John Blaser
Round Lake Wilderness, Long Lake, NY. A young deer pauses at the lake’s edge. | Photo: John Blaser
Tree Swallow Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Thetford, VT. On a hot July day, this tree swallow skimmed the Ompompanoosuc River. | Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Bear on Road Photo: Diane Biello
Stowe, VT. “Cabin visitor.” | Photo: Diane Biello
Dragonfly Wings Photo: Pam Landry
New Salem, MA. “Dragonfly patiently waiting for the last wing to expand and dry.” | Photo: Pam Landry
Bull Thistle Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Look but don't touch! Vibrant magenta hue of bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare).” | Photo: AM Dannis
Kayaking Pine Creek Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Lycoming County, PA. “Kayaking Pine Creek on a hot summer day.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Deer Surprised Photo: Carolyn
East Wallingford, VT. “Caught each other by surprise.” | Photo: Carolyn
Moose Ashland Maine Photo: Lonnie S Jandreau
Ashland, ME. “His majesty.” | Photo: Lonnie S Jandreau
Clouds in NH Photo: Diana Hayes
Lakes Region, NH. Clouds over the New Hampshire Lakes Region. | Photo: Diana Hayes
Luna Moth Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “Luna moths are fairly common in northeastern forests but are seldom seen. These moths are becoming scarce since they are parasitized by flies introduced to control the gypsy moth.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Rattlesnake Orchid Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Rattlesnake orchid blooming.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Downy Woodpecker Photo: Claire
Lagrangeville, NY. A downy woodpecker ignores the feeder in favor of bugs in the bark. | Photo: Claire
Eagle with Moon Photo: Susan March
Onchiota, NY. “Moonrise on Buck Pond.” | Photo: Susan March
Puppy Forest Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Thetford, VT. Pompy the Puppy enjoys the view on her family woodlot. | Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Snakemouth Orchids Photo: Susan March
Paul Smiths, NY. These snakemouth orchids (also known as rose pagonia) were discovered at the VIC – Visitor Interpretative Center – a 3,000 acre property owned and operated by Paul Smith’s College. | Photo: Susan March
Ferns in Sunlight Photo: Susan March
Adirondack Park, NY. “Ferns with a spotlight of sun for a shadow.” | Photo: Susan March
Vermont Woods Photo: Bonita Choly
Bennington, VT. The subtle texture and palette of the Vermont woods. | Photo: Bonita Choly
White-Marked Tussock Moth Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “The spectacular caterpillar of the white-marked tussock moth feeds on a variety of hardwood species.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Tiger Swallowtail Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Tiger swallowtail at a Mexican sunflower.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
View from Castle in Clouds Photo: Diana Hayes
Moultonborough, NH. A view from 'Castle In The Clouds.' | Photo: Diana Hayes
Conservation Lands View Photo: Diana Hayes
Moultonborough, NH. “The view of conservation lands for Howard and Olive Plant from their 'Castle' in 1918.” | Photo: Diana Hayes
Monarch Caterpillar Milkweed Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “Monarch caterpillar enjoying some milkweed in my garden.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Shadow Fern Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Snydertown, PA. “This is the shadow of the fern above.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Penny Rock Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Montrose, Susquehanna County, PA. “This is a picture of Penny Rock, Salt Springs State Park. Legend has it if you pound a penny into Penny Rock (you can use other nearby rocks as a hammer) for good luck. If your remove a penny, bad luck will follow. Hence, Penny Rock has lots of pounded-in pennies.” | Photo: Bonnie Honaberger
Mushroom Cap Photo: Tracy Rice
Tug Hill Plateau, Upstate NY. A mushroom with an intriguing pattern on its cap. | Photo: Tracy Rice
Mascoma Lake Photo: Tracy Rice
Enfield, NH. “Mascoma Lake.” | Photo: Tracy Rice
Scape Moth Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Yellow-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis) on Milkweed.” | Photo: AM Dannis
Wood Duck Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Thetford, VT. A young wood duck. | Photo: Tig Tillinghast
Poplar Leafminers Photo: AM Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Pattern made by common poplar leafminers.” | Photo: AM Dannis
Spreadwing Damselfly Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “A male common spreadwing damselfly warming up in the morning sun.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Great Blue Heron in Flight Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Plymouth, NH. “Great blue heron takes flight.” | Photo: Eric D'Aleo
Silver Spotted Skipper Photo: Cynthia Crawford
Norwich, VT. “Silver-spotted skipper on lilac tree blossom.” | Photo: Cynthia Crawford

Submit Your Photos to the Reader Gallery

We’re always thrilled to see what’s happening in the Northeast through your eyes. Each season, we feature approximately 50 reader-submitted images in our online gallery. To be considered, please send us photos taken within the past month.

You may submit up to three photos per person. While we can’t publish every submission, we carefully consider each one.

When reviewing submissions, we look for:

  • A variety of topics and subjects
  • High-quality, well-composed images
  • Good resolution (prefer images at least 1000 pixels on the longer edge)
  • Geographic diversity across the region

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