Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2016 Wildlife-In-Focus wildlife photography contest - you helped to raise $13,830 for wild animals in need at Wild ARC. With more than 700 photos submitted, it was a challenge for the judges to highlight only a few of the many amazing photos celebrating B.C.'s diverse wildlife. The 2017 contest will open on July 15th - sign up below to get the contest notification in your inbox.

Check out this year's winners, honourable mentions, and select WOW photos with our 5-minute slideshow:

Backyard Habitats	Wild Settings
1st - Jodi Wilton, Pitt Meadows - Tree Swallow	1st - Sarah MacDonald, Vancouver - Grizzly Bears
2nd - Norman Orr, South Surrey - Pileated Woodpecker	2nd - Bruce Turnbull, Penticton - Bighorn Sheep
3rd - Tania Simpson, Oliver - River Otter	3rd - Colin Franks, North Saanich - Rhinocerous Auklet

Honourable Mentions:

Backyard Habitats	Wild Settings
David Pretty, Victoria - Quail	Monte Comeau, Salmo - Osprey
Debbie Thiessen, Langley - Tree Frog	Colin Beadle, Vancouver - Barn Owl
Paul Cowhig, Kelowna - Owls	Linda Matteson, Nanoose Bay - Sea Lions

People's Choice Award:

Wild Settings: Colin Beadle, Vancouver - Barn Owl
Backyard Habitats: Arsalan Butt, Surrey - Hummingbird

First Prize - One photo from both categories will be published as a feature in a future issue of AnimalSense magazine, plus winners will receive a gift item. The People's Choice Award, second and third prizes will be awarded and may include gift certificates and gift items. This year's exciting prize sponsors include: Broadway Camera, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Canadian Geographic, Canadian Art, Greystone Books, Lens & Shutter Vancouver, LUSH, the Lab Vancouver, NatureKids BC, Outdoor Photography Canada and the Royal BC Museum.


For help, email contest@wildarc.com
* Photos courtesy of Alandra Palisser, Elizabeth King, Monte Comeau, Colin Franks, Laurie Schretlen, and Ross Dixon.