Nigel Whiteside
The images entered this month perfectly captured the spirit of the theme, showcasing the magic of our native mammals. The ability of our competition entrants never ceases to amaze us; however, the quality of this month's images really was something else.
After much deliberation, Craig Smith was selected as the winner.
Craig Smith
Our judge was enamoured with this lovely picture, saying:
"It's hard to describe this photo as anything other than delightful! But cute fox cubs aside, the detail in this shot, and the time and patience required to capture it, is incredibly impressive."
Bradley Hamer
In second place is Bradley Hamer. Our judge adored this image and said:
"Bradley captured this remarkable photo of a badger emerging from the undergrowth in the idyllic Lancashire countryside. This chance encounter produced a photograph that illustrates the joyful spirit of this animal while also demonstrating a great deal of skill and ability."
Peter Risley
Finally, in third place is Peter Risley with a fantastic shot of a red squirrel. Our judge remarked:
"This wonderful photograph of the famously elusive red squirrel is amazing. Taken at Lancashire Wildlife Trust's fantastic Freshfield Dune Heath nature reserve, it highlights the resilient character of this standout species."
The winner will be contacted via email with details of how to redeem their £100 optics voucher prize. Additionally, all winning photos will be displayed in our visitor centres for everyone to see.
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February’s competition is currently open and has the theme of ‘Winter Birds’. As per 2021 rule changes, photographs can be taken anywhere in the Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside region and are not limited to Lancashire Wildlife Trust nature reserves.
The deadline for entries is 11:59 pm on 28/02/2022. To enter, email photocomp@lancswt.org.uk (a maximum of three photos per person) or click the button below.
