BC SPCA launches Wildlife-in-Focus pictures contest

The Wildlife-in-Focus pictures contest is again in its 18th yr, working from July 2 via 23 and the BC SPCA is inviting everybody to take part.

Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring photos of wildlife taken in B.C.

There is not any entry charge, and you may enter as many images as you want.

“Wildlife-in-Focus brings together communities across B.C. to celebrate wildlife through beautiful imagery and support injured, orphaned and sick wild animals receiving care at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC),” says wild animal welfare specialist Hailey Boehner in a information launch. “It is also a great opportunity for British Columbians to showcase engaging with natural spaces in an ethical and responsible way, all while supporting our care of and advocacy for wild animals across the province.”

Previous contest entries have been featured within the BC SPCA’s WildSense e-newsletter, AnimalSense and Bark! magazines, academic supplies, native newspapers, web sites, and social media.

Prizes might be awarded for the highest three images, as decided by the judges, in every of two classes: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. There can be a donate-to-vote choice for a People’s Choice Award.

Winners’ images might be featured in a thriller limited-edition Wildlife-in-Focus product obtainable for buy on store.spca.bc.ca after the competition closes.

In 2025, Wildlife-in-Focus raised greater than $4,000 for the specialised diets, medical therapy, and different provides essential to assist the rehabilitation of untamed animals at Wild ARC. More than 2,000 injured and orphaned wild animals are cared for at Wild ARC every year – all the things from tiny hummingbirds to bald eagles and nice blue herons, and from squirrels to deer fawns and the occasional reptile and amphibian.

All wildlife images submitted to the competition have to be taken inside B.C. and submitted digitally. “Wildlife” contains free-living birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and bugs, however not unique, feral, or home animals, or wildlife in zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, or rehabilitation amenities.

Not a photographer? No downside — you possibly can nonetheless take part within the contest and assist Wild ARC by voting in your favorite entries.

For extra data on the competition, and to enter, view or vote for images, go to: spca.bc.ca/wildlife-in-focus.