British Wildlife Photography Awards 2016: Beautiful images show the best of UK nature

The winners have been announced for the 2016 British Wildlife Photography Awards, featuring the work of both amateur and professional photographers who have documented the beauty and diversity of British wildlife. An exhibition of over 100 images and videos, including winning and commending entries is now showing at the Mall Galleries in London from 6 - 10 September.

IBTimesUK presents the winning photographs which were chosen from thousands of entries in 15 separate categories, along with the overall winner.

Coastal Marine and Overall Winner: Hitchhikers by George Stoyle

Wildwoods Winner: Twisted Green by Steve Palmer

Animal Portraits Winner: Contemplation by Jamie Mina

Hidden Britain Winner: Emergence by Stephen Darlington

Botanical Winner: Bird Seed by David Maitland

Black and White Winner: Free Bird by Chaitanya Deshpande

Urban Wildlife Winner: The Supermarket Sterling by Geoff Trevarthen

British Seasons Winner: Common weasel by Robert E Fuller

Animal Behaviour Winner: Back Garden Babies by Jacqueline Spindley

Close to Nature Winner: Tadpoles by Jeanette Sakel

Habitat Winner: Living Space by Charles Everitt

Documentary Series Winner: Monitoring and Tracking Harvest Mice by Nick Upton

Winner of the 12-18 Years Category: Kung Fu Puffin by Rebecca Bunce

Winner of the Under 12 Category: Cygnet with Swan by Seren Waite