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Thank you to all who entered the contest. Congratulations to the winners!

The annual contest attracted 38 photographers who submitted 207 photographs in six different categories. Photos will be on display at the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge Auditorium through December 9th.Judges this year were: Ken Arni, Deb Payette, David Koster and Ed Norman. They had a difficult time choosing from among some outstanding work from a number of photographers.

Best in Show - Sharon Denny - Breakfast to Go.

People's Choice - To be Determined. Voting through December 9.

Native Birds

1. Robert Brown - Rainy Day Bluebird
2. Bill Parris - Preening
3. Geoffrey Blakely - Herons
Honorable Mentions
Joan Harper - Cerulean Swoop
Bill Parris - Motherly Love
Geoffrey Blakely - Pileated Woodpecker

Native Wildlife

1. Geoffrey Blakely - Just Hatched
2. Lynn Kohler - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
3. Matthew Trucks - Curious Otters
Honorable Mentions
Tyler Smiley - Appearance of a Fox
Sharon Denny - Lightness of BEEing

Native Plants and Flowers

1. Beth Baker - Lady Slipper Spring
2. Marion Dowling - Purple Passion
3. Matthew Trucks - Tiger Lily
Honorable Mentions
Linda Benzon - Ladies in Pink
Marion Dowling - Natural Smile

Junior Student

1. Avery Messick - Gardening
2. Wyatt Humphreys - Watchful Eye
3. Avery Messick - Fantasy World
Honorable Mentions
Wyatt Humphreys - Mr. Mockingbird
Wyatt Humphreys - Waiting for a Meal

Delmarva Scenery
1. Larkin Magel - Herring Point Summer Sunrise
2. Buddy Scott - Angola Canoes
3. Matthew Trucks - Flowing Creek
Honorable Mentions
Linda Benzon - Break of Day

Beauty of Prime Hook

1. Matthew Trucks - Heavy Contrast
2. Linda Benzon - Keeping an Eye on Things
3. Karen Satz - Top of the World
Honorable Mentions
Bill Robinson - Autumn Walk
Larkin Magel - Dusk at Fleetwood Pond





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