15-year-old photographer wins major award with wildlife moment many spend years trying to capture

Peregrine falcon in mid-flight with wings spread, holding prey in its talons against a clear blue sky.

Young photographer Jack Crockford has won the top honor at the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026, winning the 12-14 Years category with a striking image showing a Eurasian hobby catching prey in mid-air.

Now 15 years old, Jack secured the prestigious award with a capture that freezes a fraction-of-a-second hunting encounter as the agile falcon reaches out to snatch its prey from the sky.