Some urban areas saw upticks in wildlife activity during the pandemic. <Link> And, it’s likely photographers have had more time to capture wild critters in their neighborhoods and submit the photos. Contests like this create a record of the intersection of wildlife and humans for us to enjoy.
Source: PetaPixel, June 27, 2022. Link. The full finalists and winners’ gallery can be viewed on the Picfair website, with profits from all print sales going to the global conservation non-profit Re:Wild.