The Refuge Photo Contest sponsored by Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge returns for 2023!

All amateur photographers are invited to submit a total of five digital photos in any of the following categories: Raptors, Birds Other than Raptors, Landscapes, Pollinators & Other Insects, Plants and Fungi, and Other Wildlife. A special youth category is available for kids 16 and under. Pictures must be taken within the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge boundaries. All photos must be submitted online at the Friends website where the official entry form and detailed rules are posted.

Start snapping and get ready to share those special photos you’ve taken at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge! Deadline is July 4, 2023 with an award ceremony planned for September.

Please remember that putting the well-being of wildlife first must be every photographer’s aim. The Friends of Great Swamp NWR strongly supports the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Principles of Ethical Field Practice. This means always putting the welfare of the subject before yourself or the photograph.

You can find the Refuge Photo Contest under the Photo Contest menu on the Friend’s website or by clicking here.