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Biodiversity Photography Competition Results 2024

Written by: UPSU

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A big congratulations to the winners of the Biodiversity Photography Competition!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their photos; we had some amazing submissions and picking the winners was incredibly difficult!

This years categories were:

  • Biodiversity Away - Flora & Fungi
  • Biodiversity Away – Fauna
  • Biodiversity on Campus - Flora & Fungi
  • Biodiversity on Campus - Fauna
  • Biodiversity & Human Impact - Flora & Fungi
  • Biodiversity & Human Impact - Fauna

 


Winners
Biodiversity & Human Impact – Fauna

Alfie Davis, BSc (Hons) Zoology | Stage 2, instagram.com/zoologyalfie

Animals in zoos often play key roles in education and conservation, originating at the fascination shown by people around the world; this golden orb weaver (Nephila edulis) is no different, becoming the centre of attention on display to the public whilst the intrigue of humans is reflected behind it.

London Zoo
Biodiversity & Human Impact – Flora or Fungi

Alfie Davis, BSc (Hons) Zoology | Stage 2, instagram.com/zoologyalfie

The view from a human-made willow (Salix) sculpture looking out onto the contrasting natural wetlands; an example of how flora can be manipulated to create a deeper connection between communities and the surrounding landscape’s native plants and wildlife.

Arundel Wetland Centre
Biodiversity Away – Fauna

Louisa Watson, BSc (Hons) Zoology | Stage 4, instagram.com/your_local_zoologist

Fledging the nest, one step into adulthood. A fledgling thought to be a robin (Erithacus rubecula) surveying its surroundings whilst perched on a gate.

Cotehele National Trust Estate
Biodiversity Away – Flora or Fungi

Isabel Robinson, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science | Stage 3 – Placement, tiktok.com/@izzielr

Fungi, thought to be a Slimy Waxcap (Gliophorus irrigatus) surrounded by vegetation found in a waxcap survey in North Devon.

Seymour, North Devon
Biodiversity on Campus – Fauna

Eve Pryor, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Stage 1, banishedfromeden.co.uk

'What did one pigeon say to the other pigeon?' - two Rock Doves (Columba livia) on lunch break in Drake's Place reservoir

Wall of Drake's Place Reservoir
Biodiversity on Campus – Flora or Fungi

Man To, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare | Stage 2

Spring Blooms: Bristly Oxtongue (Helminthotheca echioides) at University

Between campus library and Portland Street
Highly Commended
Biodiversity & Human Impact – Fauna

Man To, BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare | Stage 2

Feline Watchers (Felis catus) in a dried food shop

Sai Wan, Hong Kong
Biodiversity & Human Impact – Flora or Fungi

Isabel Robinson, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science | Stage 3 – Placement, tiktok.com/@izzielr

Group of volunteers and rangers tree planting across Arlington.

Arlington, North Devon
Biodiversity Away – Fauna

Jessica Gunson, BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management | Stage 3

A beautiful delicate butterfly, assumed as a meadow brown (Maniola jurtina), on a leaf!

Matlock, Derbyshire
Biodiversity Away – Flora or Fungi

Mabel Flower, BA (Hons) Interior Design

A muddy daffodil (Narcissus) on an early spring day in Central Park.

Plymouth Central Park
Biodiversity on Campus – Fauna

Eve Pryor, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Stage 1, banishedfromeden.co.uk

A bumblebee (Bombus) enjoying the sunshine and blossoms in Drake's Place Gardens

Drake's Place Gardens
Biodiversity on Campus – Fauna

Theo Lauridsen, BSc (Hons) Zoology | Stage 1

Someone forgot to close the kitchen window on the Rock Doves (Columba livia)

University accommodation
Biodiversity on Campus – Flora or Fungi

Eve Pryor, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Stage 1, banishedfromeden.co.uk

'Hope' brings spring time blossom

Outside the Portland Square building by the war memorial statue 'Hope'