||| FROM SHONA AITKEN for WOLF HOLLOW |||
Our thanks to everyone who took part in Wolf Hollow’s Earth Month Wildlife Photo Competition during April. There were so many beautiful photos that we had a really hard time selecting a winner in each category. But, after lots of discussion, we finally selected the following winners:
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Young Photographer
Short-eared Owl by Milo Martin (aged 10). Taken in early April on San Juan Island.
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Insects
Bumble Bee on Flowering Currant by Brad Pillow. Taken on April 14th at his home on San Juan Island.
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Sea/Shore
Shore Life by Alexandra Walton. Taken April 3rd on Garrison Bay, San Juan Island.
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Humor
“There’s something stuck between my toes” Chestnut-backed Chickadee by Gene Helfman. Taken in late April, at his home on Lopez Island.
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Amphibians/Reptiles
Sharp-Tailed Snake demonstrating crypsis by Christian Oldham. Taken April 4th on San Juan Island.
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Mammals
Fox Mom and Kit by Mike Rauwolf. Taken in early April on San Juan Island. (This was taken from at least 75 feet away, with a 2X teleconverter lens on a Canon 70-200mm f2.8L Lens, fully zoomed in (400mm total). The photo was further enlarged and cropped).
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Birds
Red-breasted Nuthatch by Kevin Culmback. Taken April 17th near his home on Garrison Bay, San Juan Island.
Our congratulations to all of the winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who shared their wonderful photos. Thanks for joining us to celebrate the beauty of local wildlife and be sure to visit our website.
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