NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, shares this photo of a six-foot Atlantic Sturgeon that he caught mid-leap on Friday in Waterville. He writes, “Thank you [Senator] Ed Muskie, author of the Clean Water Act, which transformed the Kennebec River from an open sewer to the gem it is today. If you have 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: Betty Olivolo
NRCM member Betty Olivolo of Kittery, Maine, shares some beautiful spring photos from her travels around the the state. Thanks, Betty!
My Maine This Week: Maine’s State Bird by Ted Anderson
NRCM member Ted Anderson of Westbrook, Maine, has spent this spring photographing “whoever might show up in [his] yard,” and shared those photos with us. Thanks, Ted! This week, we share his photos of Maine’s State bird, the Black-capped Chickadee. Learn more about the Black-capped Chickadee in our Creature Feature.
My Maine This Week: Appalachian Sandwort by Linda Woods
This week’s photo is from longtime NRCM member Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine. She writes, “My husband and I did Ragged Mountain near Rockport on May 20. It was COLD (felt like 38 on top) but no bugs or rain. We do this particular trail every year at this time to see Appalachian sandwort (Mononeuria Read More
My Maine This Week: Bald Eagles by Ross Knowlton
NRCM supporter Ross Knowlton of Millinocket shares his incredible photo of two Bald Eagles at Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. Can you imagine seeing this through your camera lens? Do you have photos from the National Monument to share? If so, we’d love to see them. Please send them to nrcm@nrcm.org, and you may Read More
My Maine This Week: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse by David Preston
This week’s My Maine This Week features two stunning views of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, taken by NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine. Have you visited Pemaquid Light in Bristol? What is your favorite Maine lighthouse? Let us know at nrcm@nrcm.org.
My Maine This Week: Turtles & Paddling by Sam Horine
NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine, shares these photos and writes, “On a warm spring morning I paddled out in a local wetland and found these turtles enjoying the warmth.” He captured these images while enjoying time at the Reid-Lahti Wetlands Preserve in East Madison. Thanks, Sam!
My Maine This Week: Ducks by Rachel Maher
Happy Earth Day! This week’s post is a photo by NRCM member Rachel Maher of Scarborough, Maine. She writes, “I finally got all my ducks in a row! I’m just happy they’re back in my little pond!”
My Maine This Week: Madison Sunrise by Angela Mantha
Welcome to a new photographer to us! Angela Mantha of Madison, Maine, shares this photo she took one early morning (3:00 AM!) while standing on the Madison-Anson Bridge. The photo of the old railroad bridge also includes some lights from Backyard Farms, a Maine farm that grows delicious tomatoes. Thank you for sharing your photo, Read More
