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to create a better world for us all.
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In
the UK, the numbers of farmland birds such as skylarks, lapwings,
corn buntings and yellow-hammers have declined during the
past three decades.
The
RSPB hopes that new government funding for wildlife-friendly
farming will provide land managers with an opportunity to
enhance the countryside for wildlife and improve the fortunes
of birds.
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The
RSPB's 'Countryside Alive' competition is free and open to
all.
The
deadline for entries is 1 November 2004. Details of the competition,
including full rules and entry form, are available on the
RSPB's
website or 'phone 01767 680551.
Every
photograph must be accompanied by an entry form, and sent
to 'Countryside Alive', The RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL.
The
RSPB reminds participants to follow the Countryside Code at
all times, obey wildlife law and never disturb birds at the
nest. Click
here to find out about the Countryside Code
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The
theme of the RSPB's 'Countryside Alive' photographic competition
is farmland wildlife and The RSPB is inviting snappers from north-west
England to submit images that celebrate the huge variety of farmed
landscapes to be found in the region.
Many
birds make their homes in our fields and hedgerows - bullfinches,
tree sparrows, whitethroats and many more. A host of other wildlife,
including endangered butterflies, moths, small mammals and rare
plants also rely on farmland for their survival.
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Chris
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Launching
the competition, Chris Packham, who will also help judge the entries,
said: "It is vital that we focus attention on farmland birds
and take positive steps to help them. The RSPB's 'Countryside Alive'
photographic competition is a great opportunity for photographers
to capture the beauty of birds and reflect on current issues in
the countryside."
Dr
Sue Armstrong-Brown, the RSPB's Head of Agriculture Policy, added:
"The countryside is full of inspiring images of birds, wildlife,
and the people who protect and care for them. 'Countryside Alive'
is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our relationship with nature,
what it means to us and how our future is intertwined with the future
of our farmed countryside."
Catergories
Competition entries are invited in one of three categories for a
chance of winning £200 worth of photography/optical equipment:
Bird
portraits - wild birds of the fields and hedgerows
The countryside alive - wildlife in the farming landscape
The modern face of farming - farming challenges for the
next generation
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addition, professional photographers and under-18s are welcome to
enter photographs under any of these themes, and will be judged
separately.
The
winning professional entrant will receive £200 in photography/optical
equipment; and the winning entrant under 18 years will receive a
Nikon 2200 digital camera.
Exhibition
UK prize winners could have their work exhibited in Brussels as
part of a Europe-wide effort to raise awareness about sustainable
farming.
The RSPB's 'Countryside Alive' photographic competition is a
great opportunity for photographers to capture the beauty of
birds |
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Packham |
The
RSPB's partner organisations in the BirdLife International network
will run simultaneous photographic competitions across Europe. The
top photos from participating countries will be shown in Brussels
in June 2005 at events for European politicians and opinion-makers.
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