We are proud to announce the results of the competition and first, thanks to all who took part. The entries were very competitive and wildlife photographer Martin Hayward-Smith thought long and hard before arriving at his judgements. Congratulations to our prize winners whose images are displayed below. To see all entries in their full glory pop in to see them on display until the end of August in the visitor centre at Sculthorpe Moor.
First place in the under 12 group

Reflected Trees - Samantha H Blackman
First place in the 12 to 18 year group

Female common darter – Isobel Rees
Highly commended in the over 18 amateur category

Snowy footsteps – David Gittens
First place in the over 18 amateur category.

Barn owl - Tony Gray
First in the professional category

Red admiral – Nick Ford
Nick is also highly commended for this view of the boardwalk.

To all keen snappers – the natural world provides photo opportunities all year round,so don’t neglect autumn and winter for next year’s competition. We would particularly encourage more of our younger visitors to submit entries for next year and professionals are reminded that they are included in the competition.