Dear Katie,

Harpswell's wildlife had another active month in July, in spite of the heat. Plants bloomed, bugs buzzed, and young critters experienced the world for the first time. Want to see the rest? Click here to join the Facebook Group.

What are you seeing out there? We'd love to hear from you! Click here for more information about Harpswell Nature Watchers.

Not just birds in the backyard today. Seen on Harpswell Neck Road near Mitchell Field.

(Submitted by Lili Ott. July 5, 2024)

Our butterfly garden was a success! Hopefully we'll see these little guys turn into beautiful monarchs.

(Submitted by Veronica Achorn. July 20, 2024)

A few more butterfly species in the garden. As identified by Google Lens (clockwise from top left): a Red Admiral, a Eufala Skipper, and a Common Wood Nymph.

(Submitted by Sue Bombowsky. July 23, 2024)

The Sundews are open by the Long Reach bog, and I saw a frog there as well. The Bluebead Lilies have their blue 'beads,' too!

(Submitted by Gina Snyder. July 25, 2024)

A Bald Eagle in Stover's Cove today.

(Submitted by Glen Grauer. July 28, 2024)