B.C.'s amateur wildlife photographers responded enthusiastically to the BC SPCA's call for photos in the 16th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.

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Wallace added that the contest raised $8,426 to support in caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.

Participants competed in two categories: "backyard habitats,香蕉视频直播� which highlighted wildlife in residential areas, and 香蕉视频直播榳ild settings,香蕉视频直播� showcasing animals in their natural habitats.

Backyard Habitats 

1^st香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Bruce Turnbull (Penticton) - Northern flicker 

2^nd香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Lesley Carere (North Saanich) 香蕉视频直播� Rufous hummingbird

3^rd香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Rosalind LeBlanc (Vancouver) 香蕉视频直播� Mallard duck 

Backyard Habitats

1^st香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Janine Brooke (North Vancouver) 香蕉视频直播� Coyote 

2^nd香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Ashley Giovannini (Kelowna) 香蕉视频直播� Grizzly bear 

3^rd香蕉视频直播�香蕉视频直播� Sebastien Nadeau (Squamish) 香蕉视频直播� Pygmy owl 

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Sam Gorick (Mill Bay) 香蕉视频直播� Raccoon 

Bruce Turnbull, who won first place in the backyard category expressed his feeling of joy that his photography raised money for a good cause. 

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Janine Brooke, who won first place in the wild settings category, considers herself lucky to live in beautiful B.C., where residents are close to nature and wildlife.

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  The 12 photos that received the most votes along with the top three winners in each category will be featured in a limited-edition Wildlife-in-Focus pack of greeting cards. The top three winners in each category will also be featured on a limited-edition tote bag. 

These products will be available later this year and can be purchased through the  

Visit to view the winning photos, those that received honourable mentions and the rest of the incredible photos captured by amateur photographers across B.C.