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Wildlife Care 2016 Fall Photo Contest

Fall is a beautiful season and taking that special photo of wildlife a great reason to get outdoors!

Give us the Bird...Again!

This is the beautiful work of nature and Rita Braley, WCA 2015 Photo Challenge Winner!

Visit http://www.wildlifecareassociation.com to learn more, or visit our fabulous Wildlife Care Association Facebook and Instagram galleries for ideas!

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Take a photo of a bird, or birds in your backyard, local parks or other wild Sacramento regional location. Submit it on the Wildlife Care Association Facebook page as a message with photo attached!

The quarterly contest begins October 1, 2016 and concludes Dec 31, 2016. Entries can be made in two categories –Under 12, and everyone Over 12 years old. If you are Under 12 years old you can enter free! Individual adult entries in the Over 12 category should include a minimum $5.00 donation to WCA thru the Facebook donation button! Each photo may be entered only once, but individuals may submit more than one each quarter. Submissions should include your email, the location photo was taken, and your best guess what type of bird this might be.

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The WCA Quarterly Photo Contest winner will be awarded a special prize including a guided tour of the Rescue Dome at McClellan Park, their photo featured in the newsletter, posted at the rescue facility and on Facebook/Instagram Fine Print: One will be chosen from submissions to determine a winner. WCA staff reserves the right to select a winner from content and other factors including artistic merit. All photos submitted become the property of WCA for its use in outreach, education and fundraising.

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