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February 9th, 2026 Reader Photo Gallery

January 2026

Your January photos captured handsome raptors, the meeting of sun and snow, and frozen water in a stunning variety of forms. In Marlow, New Hampshire, Susan Lichty discovered someone’s icy lair; Ken Hatch offered a glimpse of history from Calais, Vermont; and Sue March recorded a snow whodunit in Marcellus, New York.

We’re looking for February 2026 photos that relate to northeastern forests. Readers may submit up to three photos for consideration.

February Gallery Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026. This gallery appears in our biweekly e-newsletter. Sign up here!

This gallery is made possible through generous support from R. Timothy Larsen / Larsen Fund.

Bald eagle Photo: Kirk T. Gentalen
Rockland, ME. “Bald eagle re-directional.” | Photo: Kirk T. Gentalen
Lonely fisherman Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Trout Run, PA. “A lonely ice fisherman on Rose Valley Lake.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Forwarder bridge Photo: Alex Barrett
Grafton, VT. Enough firewood for a household to use in a year passes over a forwarder bridge each trip. | Photo: Alex Barrett
Owl in pines Photo: Karen Suhrhoff
Salisbury, MA. “A long-eared owl in the pines.” | Photo: Karen Suhrhoff
Azalea Photo: Tammis Coffin
Lenox, MA. “January viewed through azalea (Rhododendron prinophyllum). Those lingering carpals join sunset and snowy marsh.” | Photo: Tammis Coffin
Icy rock Photo: Debra Clough
Grafton, NH. “Icicles follow the shape under a large glacial boulder.” | Photo: Debra Clough
Winter sunstar Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Winter sun-star.” | Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Sunrise freezing Photo: Cosmo Catalano
Williamstown, MA. “4° below zero. Sunrise over Mount Prospect.” | Photo: Cosmo Catalano
Cardinal Photo: Christine Young
New Milford, CT. A bright cardinal in fresh snow. | Photo: Christine Young
Sawmill collage Photo: Ken Hatch
Calais, VT. TOP: “The front side of the Robinson sawmill. Originally built in 1803, it operated for 155 years until 1958. It was changed from an up-and-down saw to a circular saw in 1876. This mill is the best example of its kind in Vermont.” BOTTOM: “The back side of the Robinson sawmill showing the turbine that powers the mill and the sluice coming down to the turbine. The mill pond is at the upper right.” | Photo: Ken Hatch
Dark eyed junco Photo: Ross Lanius
North Haven, CT. “A black and white photo of a darked-eyed junco sitting on a pile of snow.” | Photo: Ross Lanius
Snowflakes Photo: Lynette Reep
Burlington, VT. “A corner of the snowflake cosmos from the January 26 storm.” | Photo: Lynette Reep
Staghorn sumac Photo: Liz Thompson
South Burlington, VT. “Staghorn sumac fruits: the birds love them!” | Photo: Liz Thompson
Firewood Photo: Gordon Gould
Waterford, VT. “Working in our winter woods. An old beech cut during a Timber Stand Improvement project will become firewood.” | Photo: Gordon Gould
Swan Photo: Robert Piepsny
Chagrin Falls, OH. “Swan chilling on Lake LaDue.” | Photo: Robert Piepsny
Rosy sunset Photo: Karinne Heise
Warner, NH. “Low clouds catching the last rosy sunset light over Tory Meadow Pond.” | Photo: Karinne Heise
New years toast Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Toasting the New Year during a snowshoe on Dalton Mountain.” | Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Owl visitor Photo: Denise Joy
Calais, VT. “A frequent visitor to our farm these days.” | Photo: Denise Joy
Snow sea Photo: Liz Thompson
Old Orchard Beach, ME. “Snow, sand, and sea.” | Photo: Liz Thompson
Cardinal on spruce Photo: Marie Rainville
Franklin, VT. “Male cardinal high in blue spruce.” | Photo: Marie Rainville
Swanton sunset Photo: Leif Tillotson
Swanton, VT. A stunning sunset. | Photo: Leif Tillotson
Kinglet Photo: Kirk T. Gentalen
Tenants Harbor, ME. “Golden-crowned kinglet.” | Photo: Kirk T. Gentalen
Echinacea Photo: Lynette Reep
Burlington, VT. “Slumbering echinacea adorned with a ring of snow.” | Photo: Lynette Reep
Owl visitor Photo: Liz Spector
Wardsboro, VT. “This barred owl has been a frequent visitor to our front yard, observing the activity at the bird feeders.” | Photo: Liz Spector
Harrier Photo: Charlie Schwarz
South Williamsport, PA. “Wetlands and grasslands attract wintering northern harriers.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Deer Photo: Marie Rainville
Franklin, VT. “White-tail deer on a frigid day.” | Photo: Marie Rainville
Connecticut river Photo: Michael Nestle
Pittsburg, NH. “Connecticut River.” | Photo: Michael Nestle
Snow flies Photo: Bruce Burk
Bridgton, ME. “Snow fleas.” | Photo: Bruce Burk
Eagle Photo: Thomas Anderson
Hinsdale, NH. “A bald eagle surveys the river from a high branch.” | Photo: Thomas Anderson
Wingmarks Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Dalton, NH. “Owl leaves its mark hunting mice.” | Photo: Sandy Miklas Dannis
Deer family Photo: Lonnie Jandreau
Ashland, ME. “Deer family in Northern Maine.” | Photo: Lonnie Jandreau
Snow marks Photo: Sue March
Marcellus, NY. “Stories in the snow.” | Photo: Sue March
Bobcats Photo: Tom Thomson
Lyme, NH. “Mother and yearling bobcat.” | Photo: Tom Thomson
Ice cave Photo: Susan Lichty
Marlow, NH. “Ice cave.” | Photo: Susan Lichty
Porcupine Photo: Karen Suhrhoff
Kennebunkport, ME. “Post-dusk picture of a porcupine.” | Photo: Karen Suhrhoff
Hawthorn berries Photo: Judy Sweet
Shelburne, MA. “Frozen fruit clings to the thorny branches of a hawthorn tree, waiting for wintering birds to harvest.” | Photo: Judy Sweet
Rime ice Photo: Karinne Heise
Warner, NH. “Rime ice covering the cairn at the top of Mt. Kearsarge.” | Photo: Karinne Heise
Clubmoss Photo: Karen Dapp
Montoursville, PA. “Disguising itself as an evergreen seedling, club moss beautifies the winter forest floor.” | Photo: Karen Dapp
Turkeytail Photo: Liz Thompson
South Burlington, VT. “Turkey tail mushrooms and ice.” | Photo: Liz Thompson
Red squirrel Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Cambridge, VT. “This speedy red squirrel paused long enough for a photo.” | Photo: Charlie Schwarz
Bluejay Photo: Ken Hatch
Bethel, VT. “A blue jay that has been enjoying sunflower seeds. Some people don’t care for blue jays, but I think they are one of the most beautiful birds we have that stay here year round.” | Photo: Ken Hatch
Fur on tree Photo: Janice Tassinari
Washington, MA. “Black bear fur on this red spruce in October Mountain State Forest.” | Photo: Janice Tassinari
Sunrise frost Photo: Ann Pearce
Winooski, VT. “Window frost at sunrise.” | Photo: Ann Pearce
Beech grove Photo: Scott Ruhren
South Kingstown, RI. “A stand of American beech mostly dead or dying.” | Photo: Scott Ruhren

Submit Your Photos to the Reader Gallery

We’re always thrilled to see what’s happening in the Northeast through your eyes. Each season, we feature approximately 50 reader-submitted images in our online gallery. To be considered, please send us photos taken within the past month.

You may submit up to three photos per person. While we can’t publish every submission, we carefully consider each one.

When reviewing submissions, we look for:

  • A variety of topics and subjects
  • High-quality, well-composed images
  • Good resolution (prefer images at least 1000 pixels on the longer edge)
  • Geographic diversity across the region

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