Winning photos in BBOWT's competition 2019
Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in our 2019 photo competition. Have a look at their stunning photographs.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
Photo Competition Tips
Read our top tips for entering the BBOWT Wildlife Photography Competition and find out how to take a winning wildlife photograph!
Photo Competition Results 2023
View the amazing winning, runner-up, and highly commended images from the BBOWT Photography Competition 2023.
BBOWT Photo Competition 2023 is go!
Nature lovers of all ages invited to enter new categories for a chance to win a digital camera and more.
Some protection reinstated for at-risk Local Wildlife Sites
The Government has published a revised version of its National Planning Policy Framework which now includes some reinstated protection for Local Wildlife Sites following a campaign supported by 25…
Bechstein's bat
The Bechstein's bat is a very rare bat that lives in woodland and roosts in old woodpecker holes or tree crevices. Like other bats, the females form 'maternity colonies' to have…
Brandt's bat
The small, shaggy-furred Brandt's bat roosts in all sorts of houses, old or modern. It is similar to the whiskered bat and they often roost together, but in separate colonies. It feeds low to…
Whiskered bat
The small, shaggy-furred whiskered bat roosts in all sorts of houses, old or modern. It is similar to the Brandt's bat and they often roost together, but in separate colonies. It feeds along…
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Barbastelle bat
The barbastelle is a scarce bat that lives in woodland and forages over a wide area. It has a distinctive 'pug-like' appearance because of its upturned nose.
BBOWT Photo Competition winners 2022 revealed
Winning photographers highlight mental health benefits of nature, young talent and conservation in action.