Eastern bluebirds were once rare in Massachusetts during the winter, but in recent years more and more of them are present during the cold months. Banish the winter blues with these portraits from our Photo Contest, and read more about bluebirds.

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Norman Corliss

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Jeff Wills

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Rhonda Wiles

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Dawn Puliafico

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Linda Sullivan

Here are five New Year’s resolutions as demonstrated by wildlife from our Photo Contest entries. Read this guide for a few ways Mass Audubon can help you keep your own resolutions.

1. Resolve to see things from a fresh perspective.

Yellow Warbler from 2014 Photo Contest © Joseph Oliverio

2. Resolve to spend more time with those you love.

Coyote Pups from 2013 Photo Contest © John Harrison

3. Resolve to try a bold new style. If it doesn’t work, you can always change back!

Snowy Egret from 2014 Photo Contest © Doug Lyon

4. Resolve to make new friends.

Double-Crested Cormorant and Dragonfly from 2010 Photo Contest © Phil Sorrentino

5. Resolve to take deep breaths and relax.

Young Snapping Turtle from 2012 Photo Contest © Susumu Kishihara