CARDINAL IN A TREE: Joan Austin, of China, snapped this photo of a male cardinal in a tree behind her home.

OCTOBER COLORS: Emily Poulin, of China, captured the turning foliage last October.

REFLECTIONS: Gary Mazoki, of Palermo, photographed the northern lights last August.

CHINA SUNSET: Susan Thiem, summer visitor to China Lake, from Corpus Christi, Texas, captured this sunset over China Lake.

RAINBOW OF ‘SHROOMS”: Emily Poulin, of China, photographed these multi-colored mushrooms.

SMILE, YOU’RE ON CAMERA: Gary Mazoki, of Palermo, snapped this red fox being vigilant while passing through.

CLOSE UP: Chris Diesch, of Palermo, reported Mr. Grosbeak finally got brave enough to eat seeds off the farmer’s porch rail just a few feet away.

CLOUDY SKY: Micah Chesebrough, grandson of Dwayne West, of Palermo, photographed this sky facing northeast from their camp on Sheepscot Lake.

GRID LOCK ON THE LAKE: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, snapped this photo of Canada Geese, on China Lake.

GROWING UP: Jayne Winters, of South China, photographed this immature male rose breasted grosbeak.

IN SEASON: Gary and Margaret Mazoki, of Palermo, took this photo of lupines in season.

NO POT OF GOLD: Sheldon Goodine, of China, snapped this rainbow appearing to go into the back of his truck. He said there was no pot of gold.