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The standard of entries in the 2007 photographic competition was extremely high, and the judges' job, to choose a winner and runner-up in each of the six sections was difficult.

Here are the results of their deliberations:

Action section

Judged by Chris Packham TV Presenter and Naturalist
WINNER Phillip Jefferies African Fish Eagle	RUNNER-UP John Harper Great Grey Owl

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Flora and Fauna section

Judged by Christine Percy Swarovski, corporate sponsors of The Hawk Conservancy Trust
WINNER John Harper Peregrine in meadow	RUNNER-UP Nick Blake Red-backed Hawk over the pond

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In the Wild section

Judged by the photographic group at Arqiva, corporate sponsors of The Hawk Conservancy Trust
WINNER David Sharp Osprey in Tree	RUNNER-UP John Harper Kestrel and Heron

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Junior section

Judged by Ashley Smith CEO, The Hawk Conservancy Trust
WINNER Gemma Birch Aged 14 Frodo	RUNNER-UP Lewis Mulrennan-Cook Aged 14 Brahminy Kite

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Portrait section

Judged by Anthony Rhodes wildlife artist
WINNER John Harper Bateleur Eagle	RUNNER-UP David Matthews Cinereous Vultures

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Working relationship section

Judged by Mark Hemmings Festo, corporate sponsors of The Hawk Conservancy Trust
WINNER John Harper Gareth with Barn Owls	RUNNER-UP Tony Sanson Gary & Bald Eagle

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The six winning photographs were then judged again by TV Presenter and Naturalist Chris Packham to choose an overall winner. This was awarded to John Harper for his photograph Peregrine in meadow (winner of the Flora and Fauna section).

As overall winner, John will receive as his first prize a pair of Swarovski 8.5x42 EL binoculars. He will also have the opportunity to attend the corporate launch of the 2008 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Musuem in London or have a behind the scenes tour of the museum with a curator to view the vaults and off show exhibits, including items brought back by Darwin.

The winner of each section will receive two tickets to the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the British Natural History Musuem, London. Adults will additionally receive a Gift Voucher for a Photographic Day at the Trust and the winner of the Junior section will receive a Gift Voucher for a Junior Falconer's Experience or an Owl Experience.

All the winning photographs will be displayed in Duffy’s Coffee Shop for our visitors to enjoy during 2008.

All winning entries that feature a Trust bird will also be entered into the BIAZA Zoological awards for 2008.

Runners-up in each section will receive a copy of the book “BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year”.

Our thanks to the judges for carrying out a very difficult task, and our thanks and congratulations to all competitors on a consistently high standard of photography throughout the competition.

All entries in the six sections of the competition may be seen via the links below.

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