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November 25th, 2024 Reader Photo Gallery

October 2024

Our October reader photos captured autumn in all its glory: from sun-dappled leaves and captivating sunsets to stunning mountain views sprinkled with snow. We enjoyed the animal parent and offspring interactions submitted by Sandy Dannis and Jennifer Ford which we combined into collages. Check out the beautiful elf cup fungus by Christine Young, the loon duo by Margaret Clayton, and the harrier by Yvonne Mehlenbacher.

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Spotted salamander Photo: Nancy Halloran
Thornton, NH. “Yellow spotted salamander on a yellow maple leaf near our porch steps. He was cold and moving very slowly.” | Photo: Nancy Halloran
Blueberry lake Photo: Ken Hatch
Warren, VT. “Mid-October foliage at Blueberry Lake in the Green Mountain Forest with snow in the higher elevations.” | Photo: Ken Hatch
Fun bears Photo: Sandy Dannis
Dalton, NH. Clockwise from top left: “Mama Bear shows her cubs how to ‘break dance,’ as in break the branch off the apple tree! Mama bear munches her apple score. Cubs checking out what mom is up to.” | Photo: Sandy Dannis
Cool fungi Photo: Richard Philben
Shelburne, MA. “Cool looking fungi.” (Chicken of the woods). | Photo: Richard Philben
Bobcat Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “A juvenile bobcat on an old road through a brushy forest.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Woolly bear Photo: Christie Wyman
Weston, MA. “Kindergarten naturalists were thrilled to spot their first woolly bear during a vernal pool walk.” | Photo: Christie Wyman
Maidenhair fern Photo: Christine Young
Millbrook, NY. “Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum).” | Photo: Christine Young
Northern harrier Photo: Yvonne Mehlenbacher
Dansville, NY. “This immature female northern harrier was foraging for food in our neighboring fields.” | Photo: Yvonne Mehlenbacher
Tupelo Photo: Dawn Brooks
Northeast Harbor, ME. “Black tupelo glowing in the late October afternoon sun.” | Photo: Dawn Brooks
Forest landscape Photo: Deborah Avalone-King
Brooks, ME. “A sense of place.” | Photo: Deborah Avalone-King
Tree frog Photo: Jay Cary
Lyme, NH. “Gray tree frog in the grass beneath apple trees.” | Photo: Jay Cary
Preston pond Photo: Sheri Larsen
Bolton, VT. “Fall colors at Preston Pond.” | Photo: Sheri Larsen
Slug Photo: Jen Adams
Campton, NH. “Spied this slug on a decaying mushroom at the Blair Woodlands Natural Area.” | Photo: Jen Adams
Bobcats Photo: Jennifer S. Ford
Altamont, NY. “Bobcat and kitten in our woods. ‘Head bump’ included.” | Photo: Jennifer S. Ford
Milkweed seeds Photo: Judy Sweet
Buckland, MA. “Next year’s milkweed, waiting for a stiff breeze to disperse.” | Photo: Judy Sweet
Elfcups Photo: Christine Young
Sharon, CT. “Chlorociboria elfcup fungus.” | Photo: Christine Young
Wren Photo: Karinne Heise
Warner, NH. “A loudly singing Carolina wren.” | Photo: Karinne Heise
Snowy mountain Photo: Sandy Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Winter’s brief appearance in October.” | Photo: Sandy Dannis
Bushclover Photo: Ross Lanius
North Haven, CT. “Round-headed bushclover. Take a magnifying glass or a macro photo to see the intricate details of this seedpod. When blooming it has a white flower.” | Photo: Ross Lanius
Mantis eggs Photo: Jay Cary
Lyme, NH. “Praying mantis egg case found on a sunny garden stake.” | Photo: Jay Cary
Sunset Photo: Leif Tillotson
Highgate Springs, VT. Captivating colors. | Photo: Leif Tillotson
Loons Photo: Margaret M. Clayton
Hyde Park, VT. “Sunrise loons at Green River Reservoir.” | Photo: Margaret M. Clayton
Fll colors Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Lycoming County, PA. “Fall colors at Rose Valley Lake.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Caterpillar Photo: Richard Philben
Shelburne, MA. “An interesting looking caterpillar climbing up my home.” | Photo: Richard Philben
Maple colors Photo: Sheri Larsen
Essex Town, VT. “I love the color pattern on this red maple leaf!” | Photo: Sheri Larsen
Potholes Photo: Judy Sweet
Shelburne, MA. “Autumn splendor at the Glacial Potholes on the Deerfield River.” | Photo: Judy Sweet
Spalted wood Photo: Ken Hatch
Bethel, VT. “This spalted wood was revealed when a limb was cut off a fallen sugar maple. This happens when fungi infiltrate the wood and extract nutrients, leaving behind dark lines and patterns.” | Photo: Ken Hatch
Autumn colors Photo: Tammis Coffin
Lenox, MA. “I like how the grass catches the poplar leaves and holds them - like little gold suns. Pleasant Valley Sanctuary.” | Photo: Tammis Coffin
Maidenhair fern Photo: Sandy Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum) transitions to fall. If you look closely you can see its sori.” | Photo: Sandy Dannis
Sun over water Photo: Leif Tillotson
Swanton, VT. A vibrant sun over water. | Photo: Leif Tillotson
Stowe colors Photo: Sheri Larsen
Stowe, VT. “View on a beautiful fall day from the summit of Stowe Pinnacle in C.C. Putnam State Forest.” | Photo: Sheri Larsen
Porcupine Photo: Tim Larsen
Moretown, VT. “Porcupine enjoying a snack.” | Photo: Tim Larsen
Witch hazel Photo: Judy Sweet
Conway, MA. “The witch hazel’s bright yellow blossoms are in striking contrast with its crisp brown leaves.” | Photo: Judy Sweet
Swans Photo: Liz O’Rourke
Dover, MA. “Two young swans on the Charles River.” | Photo: Liz O’Rourke
Lupine Photo: Susan Lichty
Lempster, NH. “Raindrops.” | Photo: Susan Lichty
Walnut Photo: Bill Charlton
Saegertown, PA. “Walnut tree’s valiant effort to heal an old wound.” | Photo: Bill Charlton
Sachem Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “The sachem is one of the many small butterflies known as skippers.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Woodland colors Photo: Ken Hatch
Morgan, VT. “Nice hillside foliage along Route 114 at Underpass Pond.” | Photo: Ken Hatch
Northern harrier Photo: Yvonne Mehlenbacher
Dansville, NY. “Immature female northern harrier hunting the roadside ditch in our neighboring fields.” | Photo: Yvonne Mehlenbacher
Forest Photo: Matthew DeLuca
Freedom, NH. “Best time of year to lie under a tree.” | Photo: Matthew DeLuca
Barred owl Photo: Kathy Moxham
Ossipee, NH. “Barred owl visits my yard.” | Photo: Kathy Moxham
Snowy mountains Photo: Karinne Heise
Jefferson, NH. “Snow-capped White Mountains looming over a small beaver dam.” | Photo: Karinne Heise
Plethodon cinereus Photo: Christine Young
Woodbury, CT. “Red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus).” | Photo: Christine Young
Rusty bumble Photo: Patricia Hunt
Franconia, NH. “Rusty patched bumble bee on late-blooming aster in my pollinator garden.” | Photo: Patricia Hunt
Invasive chestnut Photo: Ross Lanius
North Haven, CT. “A Chinese chestnut with its nut shaped like puckered lips.” Some consider this chestnut to have invasive potential. | Photo: Ross Lanius

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