THEY’RE BACK!: With the return of the loons to China Lake, we’re reminded how welcoming it is in this photo submitted by Sharon Coolahan, of Vassalboro, last summer.

REMINDER: Pat Clark, of Palermo, snapped this icy canopy protruding from the porch roof in a photograph from this past winter.

SPECTACULAR: Tina Richard, of Clinton, submitted this spectacular sunset.

HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, captured this tufted titmouse which seems preoccupied with its visitor.

EXPECTING SOMETHING?: Emily Poulin, of South China, photographed this blue jay looking skyward.

LOOKING FOR SNACK: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, snapped this pileated woodpecker as he drills into a tree looking for something to eat.

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.

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.