Abstract:
The January 2006 issue of WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA presents the winning photographs from the 2005 photography contest. Over 640 photographers entered 3,324 photographs. The contest was open to amateurs and professional photographers. This issue presents the top photographs in the following ten categories: birds; mammals; reptiles and amphibians; invertebrates; wildflowers and fruits; outdoor recreation; peaks, valleys and plains; habitats of concern; youth photographer, 13-17; and youth photographer, 12 and under.