Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026

March 10, 2026

TL;DR

A sparrowhawk's successful hunt of a juvenile starling is captured, emphasizing the eye contact and grip between them.
A fox is photographed near a security hut, attracted by handouts from night workers, using a subtle flash for illumination.
The intense 'boxing' behavior of hares is described, noting the fur loss and their intense focus.
A misty woodland scene in southeast England at dawn is captured using a telephoto lens to emphasize the light.
A reflection pool, initially built during COVID-19 lockdowns, has become a breeding ground for frogs, with macro shots of frogspawn taken.
Dippers are photographed in their natural habitat of woodlands and white water.
A house spider is shown as prey to a cellar spider, highlighting the latter's predatory skills.
A mountain hare is photographed in the Cairngorms National Park.
Microscopic fungi, Lamproderma scintillans, are photographed on wood, noting their iridescent blue color.
An upward-looking shot from the bottom of a pond attempts to capture toads breeding.
A vixen fox is photographed resting on a cushioned seat of an old vehicle after becoming accustomed to the photographer's presence.
A spiny squat lobster is captured fluorescing during a night dive in Loch Fyne.
Readers are encouraged to visit the official competition website to view all honored entries.

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