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Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus. Lake Kerkini, Greece.
Photographer: Caron Steele, United Kingdom. Category: Best Portrait. PEOPLE’S CHOICE CATEGORY WINNER, GOLD AWARD WINNER AND BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR WINNER.
Photographer's Story: ‘On arriving in Greece to photograph the Dalmatian Pelicans in their breeding plumage I discovered that Lake Kerkini, their favoured haunt, had frozen for the first time in 16 years; all the pelicans had flown off. Fortunately, a few holes started to thaw in the lake and the birds slowly began to return. Unused to the slippery icy surface of the lake they regaled us with hilarious antics as they slid across the lake surface trying to retain control as they took off and landed. I was lucky enough to capture one such rare moment when this magnificent pelican ran towards me across the ice at dusk before taking off. It was a truly unique experience, both magical and comical at the same time. And the image remains a moment of pure joy captured forever.’

Bird Photographer of the Year 2019

A pair of Sally-lightfoot crabs cling to volcanic rocks on the coast of Santiago Island

Runner-up of the Up Close and Personal category - 'Sally-lightfoot crabs'. © Kevin Purohit/Galápagos Conservation Trust

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2019

Aldabra giant tortoise Dipsochelys dussumieri covered in golden brown dry earth, Mauritius.

Wildlife wonders of Mauritius

When the puffins land onto breeding islands in April, they’re often a little nervous as they return and check their burrows. This puffin was walking in and out of burrows for almost 10 minutes- maybe he had forgotten which was his! © Danielle Connor

British spring wildlife in pictures

Pristimantis ornatissimus is a frog species endemic to Ecuador, list as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Each day they become more scarce due to the destruction of their habitat, for oil palm plantations, mining and other causes. ©Javier Aznar

Miniature wildlife marvels in Ecuador

David photographed this as part of the research work for BBC’s Rhys Jones Wildlife Patrol series. This stoat had been reported in a loft robbing an airline pilot of some much needed sleep. © David Bailey.

The Wildlife Wanderer and his photos

This composite image, taken during a drought, shows the variety of mammals and birds visiting a scarce watering hole in Gorongosa National Park over the course of one day. © Piotr Naskrecki and Jen Guyton

Life and death in Mozambique

Central American eyelash vipers have a wide range of morphs, from bright yellow to dark green, but their coloration is only effective if the snake waits in ambush on vegetation that matches. © Joe and Mary Ann McDonald.

The art of camouflage in the animal kingdom

The Iberian ibex is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and lives in rocky habitats. © Ugo Mellone

Iberian ibex: the rock stars of Granada

Young MOPY (16-18 years): Brown hare. © Williams Evan/The Mammal Society

Mammal Photographer of the Year 2019

Mistlethrush at Carding Mill Valley © Andrew Fusek Peters

Upland: Shropshire’s Long Mynd and the Stiperstones

British Waters Compact Winner. Playtime? (Grey seal) © Martin Edser/UPY 2019

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019

Kingfisher bashes fish in West Sussex UK. © David Plummer

7 Years of Camera Shake

Pandas squeeze down a slide at Bifengxia. Although this behaviour may look cute, the structures serve a purpose by providing enrichment, stimulation and exercise for the growing cubs. © Suzi Eszterhas

Conserving giant pandas in China

Overall winner 2018. © Paul Colley/BWPA

2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards winning images