Wetland Photo Contest Winners

“Two ducks are flying over the river in the foreground in a gorgeous winter wetland scene at Bannerman River.“

“Sometimes you don’t have to go far to find beautiful wetlands and their wildlife. This Scaup and his friends were feeding on the edge of Long Pond and the marsh located in the backyard of Memorial University/Fluvarium. Through the grass and mist it was easy to find this golden nugget.”

“This beautiful wetland is located at the Grand Codroy Estuary, in one of Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Reserves.”

“The iconic loon shaking off water in Fisher Cove.”

“This photo was taken near Devil’s Staircase on the final day of a three-day bike trip up the Northern Peninsula.”

“Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) is an aquatic flowering plant with unique looking blooms. These plants were growing in a small, shallow pond. This photo was taken in June 2024 while walking the Mundy Pond trail in the city.“

“A macro shot of a sundew plant, with more in the background. This photo was taken on Long Island in Placentia Bay.”

“A close up photo of a very tiny mushroom embedded in moss and other wetland plant debris.”

“This photo shows community members from Cartwright harvesting bakeapple (Rubus chamaemorus) berries on a peat plateau on Devil’s Lookout Island. Bakeapples are culturally significant berries that are harvested and commonly prepared in jams, tarts, and cheesecakes. Bakeapples are well associated with peatland permafrost landforms, like peat plateaus, as their elevated nature provides a dry, suitable substrate for bakeapple plants to grow.”

“Graduate student Kailee Clarke collects a sample for the regular water quality program at a research site near Cappahayden, which is run by the Reader Group at Memorial University.”

“Taken by a photographer on the Pegwood Pond Trail in Butter Pot Park during a Pathfinders (Girl Guides) camping trip.”

“A dock on a near lake near Notre Dame Junction.”

Nature NL extends another congratulations to all winners, and we appreciate all of the beautiful photos submitted by all participants of the photo contest!