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 2025
Thank you to our members and supporters who shared their beautiful Maine landscape and wildlife photos throughout 2025. Do you have photos to share? Please send them to us at nrcm@nrcm.org and include where photo was taken, as well as a description of the photo. We look forward to sharing your photo soon as a My Maine This Week 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
My Maine This Week: Northern Cardinals by David Silva
NRCM member David Silva of Holden, Maine, shares more of his wonderful Northern Cardinal photos with us for this week’s My Maine This Week feature. One of these photos, of a male Northern Cardinal, is also featured in our latest Birding with Jeff and Allison blog, “Top Four Bird Signs of Spring,” which you can Read More
Bald Eagle, Solon, by Gerard Austin
We welcome a new My Maine This Week photographer this week. Gerard Austin of Solon, Maine, shares these photos he recently captured of a majestic Bald Eagle in his town. Thank you for sharing these photos, Gerard, and we hope to see more photos from you in the future. Do you have photos to share? Read More
