16 Aug 2022 28th Annual Photo Contest Winners
BEST IN SHOW
Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Palm Coast, FL
Nikon D500, Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 lens
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park was pleased to host its 28th Annual Photo Contest this year. Entries were received from all over the United States. Our Annual Photo Contest awards the top images taken in the rookery and of our exotic animals found throughout the park. This year’s judge, award winning Rick Sammon, selected the Best in Show image as it is exactly the kind of action shot for which he strives for and it’s “perfect!” Rick also stated that he loves the Alligator Farm “because it offers one of the best places in the US to photograph birds, so maybe it should be called The Awesome Bird Site for Fabulous Photos!”
Congratulations to this year’s winners!!
Wading bird mixed species
Joy Ruble
Jacksonville, FL
Knobbed hornbill Rhyticeros cassidix
William Miller
Gainesville, FL
Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Kay Wells
St. Augustine, FL
Snowy egret Egretta thula
Buford, GA
Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Paula Griffin
St. Augustine, FL
Nile crocodile Crocodylus niloticus
St. Augustine, FL
Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Percilla Stephens
Jacksonville, FL
Great egret Ardea alba
Kimberly Hilsabeck
Temple Terrace, FL
Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja
Waterford, MI
These spoonbills are ensuring there will be more birds next year to photograph!