The winning images in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's 2026 Photo Contest. The winning photographs were unveiled July 30 at the Delaware State Fair.
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The new nesting habitat sits within a seasonally closed section of The Point already protected for the federally threatened piping plover.
DNREC invited photographers of all ages and backgrounds to submit standout images that capture the state’s natural beauty. A panel of judges scored entries based on visual effectiveness, originality, universal appeal and thematic relevance.
After receiving fluids, a vitamin E supplement, and overnight care, the pup was tagged for identification and released back into its natural habitat.