2010 competition

Green Bug Productions run by Fiona MacGillivray is always keen to help children have fun discovering and learning to enjoy the wildlife around them in a fun way. So this summer we want to find out what was the best time you had watching wildlife. Tell us about a wildlife event/experience that made you so happy or filled you with a real sense of wonder for the natural world.

We are asking you to capture and share that image with us as a picture, a poem or a small story (about 200 words maximum).

You don’t have to be a great artist, poet or story writer, but if the event really sparked a feeling of wonder, this will come across in your creativity. The event does not have to be new or over this summer, a distinct memory of a time in the past that has stayed with you will be just as relevant.

The competition will be open to all ages 0-12 years (or a bit over if you are really keen).

We want to encourage participation from both local and visiting children alike. Don’t think you need to have seen something rare or elusive; the small things can be just as fascinating; sitting quietly watching a spider spinning a web; watching a bumblebee visiting flowers; or a bird feeding its young on a lawn. If it inspired you or makes you go ‘Wow, that’s cool!’ tell us about it, draw it, write a poem or a short story.

Our favourites will feature on the wildlife4kids.co.uk web site.

We will pick our top 5 from all ages who will each receive an A3 personalised wildlife discovery mat with their choice of wildlife images from Fiona’s extensive range of watercolour images.

Our overall favourite will also receive a gift voucher to spend on a wildlife discovery pack.

Entry forms will be available across Islay and Jura or for download from this website.

The competition will be open until September Weekend (25th September), so you will have plenty of time to get out watching wildlife over the summer!