Ellsworth - Birdsacre is sponsoring it's second annual Photo Contest. The Deadline is Wednesday, July 20th and all entries must be received by that afternoon. This contest is in honor of the memory and passion of Cordelia J. Stanwood, leading ornithologist and wildlife photograper who spent the final 54 years of her life in Ellsworth at what is now known as Birdsacre, Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary.

*Who can enter? Anyone-children, adults, and professionals.

*What kind of Photos? Landscape, birds, flowers, trees, Cordelia's special places- basically anything that you find on the Sanctuary's 220 acre property that captures the essence of Birdsacre. Photos may be black & white or color. The photos can be from any season and do not have to be from this year. It is a requirement that the photos are taken somewhere on the Birdsacre property, and you must be able to verify that they were.

*What size should the pictures be? Not larger than 8x10. No matting or frames please.

*Categories: We will judge the professional and amateur categories separately this year so please indicate in which category your photos should be considered.

*Special instructions: To be considered for judging, each entry must have the following information carefully printed or typed on a 3x5 index card or plain piece of paper, taped to the backside of the photo: Full Name, Age, complete mailing address, & phone # (email address if available or website for professionals). If you would like your photos returned to you please indicate that with your entries. We will make them available for you to pick up at the end of the summer but will not be able to mail them unless special arrangements are made.

*Cost: Suggested donation per entry is $5 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds will be given to Birdsacre to help pay for the production of the winning postcards.

*Where to take entries: All entries can be mailed to Birdsacre, PO Box 485, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or dropped off at the Birdsacre Nature Center. There is a box outside the front door if you arrive when the center is closed. Otherwise please leave them with a volunteer inside the center.

*What is the PRIZE? One photo will be selected from the professional category and one from the amateur category to create special "Birdsacre" postcards that will be available for sale in the Nature Center/Gift Shop at Birdsacre next summer. The winners will be recognized at the annual celebration of Cordelia's birthday being held this year at Birdsacre on Saturday, July 30th and the winning photographs will be featured on the Birdsacre Website. Qualifying entries from the 2010 Photo Contest are currently on display at the Nature Center.

For further information contact Birdsacre at 667-8460 or Bonnie at 610-1527. The Sanctuary is open daily during daylight hours all year. Admission is free. Visit www.birdsacre.com <http://www.birdsacre.com/> to see what's happening this summer starting with a great photo opportunity, Children's Day, "Nature-Face to Face" on Saturday, June 25th from 11-3. Birdsacre is located at 289 High Street, Ellsworth on Route 3 just beyond the Ellsworth Car Wash. Stay in the right lane and follow the signs to enter the property.