2025 Wildlife Photography Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year's Wildlife Photography Contest Fundraiser! Your support helps fund our important work, from paying interns a living wage to conducting research to providing free education programs.
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2025 Top 12 Photos
 Brown PelicanTony Britton, Amateur Division Winner |  Bearfoot in the SnowShelby Hamblin, Professional Division Winner |  Ruby Throated Hummingbird in FlightIvan L., Juvenile Division Winner |  QuietudeCathy Boedtker, Amateur Division Finalist |
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 Bear (Title TBA)Elias Hollister, Amateur Division Finalist |  Owl (Title TBA)Mary Boychuk, Amateur Division Finalist |  Curious Little Pine MartenJill Bauer, Amateur Division Finalist |  Wapiti Wolf PackDavid Pitrak, Amateur Division Finalist |
 Heart of BwindiNathan Adams, Amateur Division Finalist |  Ethereal HunterRohan K., Juvenile Division Finalist |  Springboks in the Sunset DustWilliam Buchheit, Professional Division Finalist |  Sea Otter Mom and PupGary Dean, Amateur Division Finalist |
2024 Top 12 Photos
 Northern HarrierTaken by Clayton Epich, Winner, Professional Division |  Great Blue HeronTaken by Christopher Baker, Winner, Amateur Division |  GooseTaken by Ezra M., Winner, Youth Division |  Polar BearsTaken by Scott Bice |
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 Momma Possum and Her BroodTaken by Susan Poirier |  BushtitTaken by Anna H. (Youth Entry) |  Great Blue HeronTaken by Linh T. (Youth Entry) |  American GoldfinchTaken by Sarah Muzzillo |
 ButterflyTaken by Kristen Cooney |  Caribbean LobsterTaken by Patrick Pyles |  Goliath GrouperTaken by Patrick Pyles |  BeeTaken by Brandi Edwards |
Thank you to our contest judges
Our volunteer judges scored 239 photos this year!
Alex Troutman
Alex Troutman is a wildlife biologist. He has several years of experience in the field, working with various Wildlife species. Alex shares wildlife facts and photos on social media as N8ture AL. In his free time Alex enjoys using his passion for nature to encourage youth to enjoy the outdoors.
He understands what it is like to grow up without “wildlife role models “ who look like you. He dedicates time to fulfilling that representation for future generations of Black or POCs (people of color) scientists, endeavoring to instill similar passion by leading groups on nature hikes and through public speaking engagements.
Alex earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master degrees from Georgia Southern University.
Todd Maguire
Todd is a Massachusetts native and got his degree in Environmental Studies from Connecticut College. He grew up watching Marlin Perkins and reading Ranger Rick. He even wanted to be a herpetologist as soon as he knew what the word meant. He's been a photography freak since he unwrapped his first Kodak point-and-shoot one Christmas. He currently pursues photography as a hobby with a modest Nikon kit, always on the lookout for critters or scenic vistas. When he's not driving a computer, he's driving his dog to the trail for walkies.
Meg Mindlin
Meg Mindlin is a scientist, artist, and photographer. Before her career in science, she worked as a photographer for brands such as Live Nation and Golden Voice. Outside of concert photography, she loves capturing the outdoors and the animals that live there. Amassing a large collection of animal photos, from teeny tiny invertebrates to birds almost as big as her. As a scientist, Meg uses her skills in photography to capture images of her research species and aid her science communication.