The 5th Annual Wildlife Care Photo Contest Winner!

As the non-profit provider of rehab, recovery and release of injured, orphaned and displaced birds and small animals, Wildlife Care Association (WCA) challenged the community to send their best bird photos and you did! Congratulations to all our photo entry participants!

Our 2019 honors go to Chamong Xiong of Fresno, CA for his rare and unique photo of a Leucistic Black Phoebe. A hardy native bird normally colored black, this genetic anomaly is a rare sight making this picture a unique view very few would ever see.

A rare sight for bird watchers, this Black Phoebe exhibits a rare, genetic trait, similar to albinism, changing the bird’s color to a light yellow/white. This type of anomaly often makes the bird more vulnerable to predators and very rare.

Xiong captured this excellent picture at the Merced Wildlife Refuge featuring a crisp crystal-clear image and a depth of field providing a deeper almost natural view.

The Wildlife Care Association Fall Photo Contest takes place from Oct thru Dec 31 with entries submitted on the WCA Facebook page. See all the photos entered on the 2019 Fall Photo Contest Album page.

Learn more at www.wildlifecareassociation.com