Outstanding Wildlife-Winners from the 2024 Siena Drone Photography Awards

The 2024 Siena Drone Photography Awards showcased some of the most breathtaking wildlife images captured from above, offering a unique perspective on the natural world. This year’s winners stood out for their exceptional ability to reveal the beauty and complexity of wildlife in its natural habitat, seen from a bird’s-eye view.

From herds of elephants roaming the African plains to stunning aerial shots of whales breaching the ocean’s surface, each photograph highlights the intricate relationship between animals and their environments. The use of drones allowed photographers to capture scenes that would have been impossible from the ground, providing new insights into wildlife behavior and habitat. These outstanding images are not only a testament to the talent of the photographers but also a reminder of the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us.

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#1. 1st Classified: Ocean Clean Up by Toby Nicol

"Over the span of approximately four days, a massive sperm whale remained stranded on the shores of Perth until it perished around 4:30 am on a Tuesday morning. This photo was taken the day after when a tiger showed up to do nature’s work."

#2. Runner Up: Sea of pink by Paul Mckenzie

"Lesser flamingos, with their flight capability, and occasionally assemble in immense numbers to take advantage of ideal feeding conditions at certain soda lakes. This image captures just a fraction of the over one million birds that flocked to Lake Logipi for several weeks."

#3. Highly commended: Pelicanos Blancos by Guillermo Soberón

"White pelicans gather in the wetland “Estero el Soldado,” located in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. This wetland is a natural protected area that hosts numerous migrating birds, with the white pelicans standing out prominently against the dark-sedimented waters."