It was a joy to see the many wonderful photos entered into the 2024 Winter Photo Contest. A big ‘Thank you’ to our judges who did a very difficult job, of selecting the winners. Plus thanks to the Hamilton Conservation Authority for once again playing a pivotal role.
It seems to have been such a strange winter, and the contest organizers are just waiting for spring to get moving along so we can begin the Summer 2024 – 2025 Photo Contest. But who would have believed that a photographer would manage to take a photo of an inquisitive caterpillar on a midwinter Ontario morning?
Thank you to the photographers, and all the support we receive to ensure the success of the contest!
NATURAL WINTER SCENES
Honorable Mention: Mushroom & Moss. Marsha Wright, Waterdown.
3rd Prize: Cherry Trees in the snow. Angel Wang, Hamilton.
2nd Prize: Reflection. Rob Huiskamp, Dundas.
1st Prize: Milkweed seed. Mark Williams, Dundas.
BIRDS & OTHER WILDLIFE
Honorable Mention: Northern Mockingbird. Mark Williams, Dundas.
3rd Prize: Gadwall. Rob Huiskamp, Dundas.
2nd Prize: Virginia Ctenucha Caterpillar (wandering on a warm winter day!). Ken Kerr, Dundas.
1st Prize: Canada Goose. Jamie Habkirk, Dundas.
Urquhart Butterfly Garden 
Congratulations to all the entries and winners! It was a tough Winter (fog and gray) so it was nice to see a variety. Thanks to UBG and HCA for their generosity and to the judges! - Mark
Winter was particularly challenging this year with fog and grey skies. Thanks to Urquhart Butterfly Garden and the Hamilton Conservation Authority for their generosity and the judges. Congrats to all the winners and honourable mentions!