Girl, 10, newest patron of wildlife charity

A young girl with light brown hair is wearing a green dress and white t-shirt and is smiling. behind her are five women in dark blue jackets with the cuan wildlife logo on them. They are all standing in front of a wooden buildingImage source, Cuan Wildlife Rescue
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Jamie Smart has won dozens of photography awards

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A 10-year-old award-winning photographer has become a patron of a Shropshire wildlife charity.

Jamie Smart, also known as "Eagle Eyed Girl", from Llandrindod Wells, Powys, started taking photos of wildlife when she was six-and-a-half years old.

She is the newest patron of Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock, which rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wild animals and birds.

The charity said the youngster would help "raise awareness of the urgent need to conserve wildlife and wild spaces".

"Through her photography, Jamie brings to life the importance of safeguarding biodiversity for future generations," it added.

A young girl with light brown hair is wearing a green dress and white t-shirt and is walking on a stone path with her arm outstretched, talking. Walking next to her is a woman with auburn hair, wearing a dark blue jumper that has the cuan wildlife name on it. On their right are wildlife enclosures with wire netting in front of themImage source, Cuan Wildlife Rescue
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Jamie said she was honoured to be a patron

Among her extensive list of awards, Jamie previously won 2025 Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year (18 and under) and 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year (10 and under).

"We are thrilled to welcome Jamie as a patron," said Anna Morris-Jones, charity manager.

"As someone whose creativity and passion for wildlife resonates so strongly with young people, Jamie embodies the spirit of our mission.

"Together, we can inspire more people to appreciate and protect the natural world."

Jamie added: "I am honoured to become a patron of Cuan Wildlife Rescue."

"Wildlife photography allows me to share the stories of the animals and environments I care about most, and I hope that by supporting the charity, I can help more people see why protecting them matters."

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