To celebrate the month of love, the theme for February is ‘Love in Nature’.
From roe deer and their young at Brockholes to mating toads at Lunt Meadows, the entries this month have been incredible.
Photography Competition Results – February 2026
Jimmy McGrory
The results for February’s photography competition are in!
Take a look at your winner
The winner of this month’s photo competition, chosen via a public vote, is… Jimmy McGrory!
Jimmy McGrory
From the skill of the photographer to the funny title ‘Toad in the Hole’, our voters loved this photograph and thought that it encompassed this month’s theme perfectly. This fantastic shot was captured at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve and clearly captures all the detail of these two toads’ distinctive markings.
One voter said, ‘To catch two mating Toads in reduced light is amazing!’ and another added that it is a ‘Fantastic picture. Funny title!’
Runner up
This month’s runner up is John Hegarty and this beautiful photograph titled ‘Heart of the Valley’. This sunset at Lunt Meadows is wonderful to see. The way that he positioned his camera so that the light forms a heart as it fades into the night, is really impressive.
One voter added that its was ‘magical especially for valentines’ with another adding that ‘it is a beautiful sunset shot. I like the uniqueness in seeing a heart’
John Hegarty
Feeling inspired? Why not enter next month's competition!
March's theme is ‘Signs of Spring’. From new life, the first blooms of the year and the return of migratory birds, we want to celebrate the early signs of spring across our reserves.
The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on the 16th March 2026.
For further information and our full terms and conditions, please read here.
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