A weekly display of the best pictures taken locally by our readers in Central Maine!
WATCHFUL EYE: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, submitted this photo of a bald eagle perched in a tree.
EATING FROM YOUR HAND: Gary Kennedy, of Chelsea, photographed this chipmunk eating from the hand of his wife, Julie.
PURPLE SKIES: Ashley Wills, of Palermo, photographed this unusual sunset over Sheepscot Lake recently.
GOOD EVENING: Pat Clark, of Palermo, captured these evening grosbeaks feeding on the ground near her home.
LATE BLOOMERS: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, snapped this photo of fall daisies recently, with a bee enjoying the snack.
SHARING: A male cardinal, left, and an indigo bunting share the same feeder as Pat Clark, of Palermo, captured this photo.
FALL’S LAST STAND: Roland Hallee, of Waterville, photographed this maple tree in full color as the leaves begin their final drop.
RIVER SUNSET: Barbara Lawe, of Fairfield, snapped this sunset over the Kennebec River recently.
EARLY SUMMER SUNSET: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, photographed this sunset early this past summer.
EAGLE EYES: Pat Clark, of Palermo, snapped this bald eagle watching its surroundings last May.
Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, captured this gorgeous sunset over China Lake recently.
TWO OF A KIND: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, snapped these two male mallards feeding in the snow last winter.
SOUTH BOUND: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, photographed this flock of Canada Geese on their way south.
Ashley Wills, of Palermo, photographed this beautiful fall scene on September 30, on the west side of Sheepscot Lake, in Palermo.
Ashley Wills, of Palermo, took this spectacular sunset over Sheepscot Lake on September 25. The sunsets in recent weeks have been remarkable.
BEAUTIFUL: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, photographed this breathtaking sunset in Clinton recently.
STARTING OUT: Tina Richard, of Clinton, snapped this young eagle in flight recently.
STANDING TALL: Pat Clark, of Palermo, captured this male cardinal who appears to be standing guard over the bird feeders.