The 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year competition showcased some truly stunning avian imagery, and the highly commended photos are nothing short of extraordinary. These remarkable images capture birds in their most intimate and striking moments, from delicate close-ups of feathers shimmering in the morning light to dynamic shots of birds in flight, soaring through vast landscapes.
Each photograph reveals the incredible skill and patience of the photographers, as well as their deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of birdlife. Whether it’s a rare species captured mid-hunt or a familiar bird framed in a moment of quiet elegance, these highly commended images celebrate both the artistry of photography and the wonder of the natural world.
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#1. Best Portrait: Highly Commended – ‘Waterproof’ by Christopher Baker
#2. Best Portrait: Highly Commended – ‘The Sicklebill’s Yawn’ by Pablo Andrés Ortega
#3. Best Portrait: Highly Commended – ‘Common Eider Portrait’ by Kim Jannike Dahlberg
#4. Birds in the Environment: Highly Commended – ‘Iceberg’ by Basileo Stanislao
#5. Birds in the Environment: Highly Commended – ‘Burnt Offerings’ by David Jackson
#6. Birds in the Environment: Highly Commended – ‘Shoebill’ by Ilse Koks
#7. Bird Behaviour: Highly Commended – ‘Hammer Slam’ by Alan Murphy
#8. Bird Behaviour: Highly Commended – ‘Shearwater at Lunch’ by Henley Spiers
#9. Bird Behaviour: Highly Commended – ‘I Also Want to Eat’ by Zhikai Wu
#10. Birds in Flight: Highly Commended – ‘Purple Heron’ by Chen Ein-dor
#11. Birds in Flight: Highly Commended – ‘Long Eared Owl Dive’ by Daniel Dietrich
#12. Birds in Flight: Highly Commended – ‘Bramblings’ by Mateusz Piesiak
#13. Black and White: Highly Commended – ‘Flying at the Right Angle’ by Eden Davies
#14. Black and White: Highly Commended – ‘Art of Freedom’ by Gabor Baross
#15. Black and White: Highly Commended – ‘Dignified Pretzel’ by Julian Łoziński
#16. Comedy Bird Photo: Highly Commended – ‘Hello Down There’ by Emma Healey
#17. Comedy Bird Photo: Highly Commended – ‘Opera Owl’ by Lorraine Snipper
#18. Comedy Bird Photo: Highly Commended – ‘Emperor Spy’ by Thomas Vijayan
#19. Urban Birds: Highly Commended – ‘Do You Know Where Your Cat Is?’ by Linda Dalton Walker
#20. Urban Birds: Highly Commended – ‘Blood Pheasants and Buddhist Nuns’ by Zhengze Xu
