Margaret L. Bodine

Margaret L. Bodine (July 27, 1876 — November 24, 1960) was an American naturalist, photographer and filmmaker, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[1] Margaret Lamb Bodine was born in Gambier, Ohio, the daughter of Rev.

[6][7] Bodine photographed plants and animals, especially hummingbirds, finches, and flying squirrels, during summers in Northeast Harbor, Maine,[8] and made documentary films about them.

"I know of no branch of picture-taking more interesting than this special kind," she said of her work, adding that "there is infinite variety in it, sufficient difficulties to make it absorbing, and a very large proportion of rewarding results.

Bodine received a life income from Lewis's estate, "in partial appreciation of her long friendship, devotion, and companionship.