A female mallard duck got up close and personal, by Michael Bilinsky, of China Village.

A male mallard duck basks in the late afternoon sun, by Michael Bilinsky, of China Village.

A great blue heron visits the dock, by Michael Bilinsky, of China Village.

PLENTY OF ACTION: Rick Lawrence, of Benton, submitted this photo of heavy action around a feeder last winter.

ALERT: Tina Richard, of Clinton, sent this photo of two deer in a field near her home.

QUIET SUNSET: Jean Satchell Roseman captured this sunset on Sheepscot Lake.

PEEK-A-BOO: Roland Hallee, of Waterville, snapped this chipmunk hanging out in a bagonia plant at camp, in Vassalboro.

MIRROR IMAGE: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, photographed these two gold finch in a mirror-like image.

CHANGING TIME: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, snapped this changing maple leaf.

FIRST OF SEASON: John Gardner captured this photo of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.

MIRROR, MIRROR: Ken and Ellen Fletcher, of Winslow, submitted this photo of a bald eagle and its reflection on the river.

HANG ON: Lori Benson photographed this chipmunk hanging onto a bird feeder.

SUMMER SETTING: Louisa Barnhart submitted this quintessential summer photo of Anna and Ben Hansen with their dogs.

CHIPMUNK CHEEKS: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, photographed this chipmunk filling up on seeds.

STRETCH: While boating on Webber Pond, Sharon Coolahan, of Vassalboro, snapped this loon stretching its wings.

STINKY?: Emily Poulin, of China, photographed this chipmunk as it appears to be smelling something in its paw.

SOARING HIGH: Joan Chaffee, of Clinton, caught this bald eagle in flight.

FAMILY FOR DINNER: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, snapped this group of blue jays feeding.