HUMMINGBIRD MOTH: John Gardner snapped this Sphinx moth, a/k/a hummingbird moth, recently.

COMING AT YOU: Tina Richard, of Clinton, captured this spectacular photo of a bald eagle exiting its nest. Its mate and young can be seen in the nest.

SOAKING THE SUN: This turkey vulture was photographed by Pat Clark, of Palermo, stretching its wings while soaking in the sunshine.

photo by Michael Bilinsky

photo by Michael Bilinsky

photo by Michael Bilinsky

IN YOUR FACE: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, got close and personal with this female cardinal.

CATCHING SOME BREEZE: Emily Poulin, of South China, photographed this blue jay holding up in a strong wind.

MEMORIES: Pat Clark, of Palermo, snapped this monarch butterfly last summer. This weather will come again.

NEXT MEAL: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, captured this hawk enjoying its next meal.

EAT UP!: Rose Jackson, of Solon, photographed this woodpecker feeding its young.

FINGER LICKIN’ GOOD: Emily Poulin, of South China, snapped this squirrel licking its paws after eating some sunflower seeds.

LONG ROAD TO WINTER: Eric Austin, of China, captured this shot of the changing leaves last fall.

SNOWY OWL: Karen Willette, of China, photographed this Snowy Owl on the roof of her home recently.

ELUSIVE BUG: Jayne Winters, of South China, snapped this cicadae last summer.