From sweeping skies to hidden forest perches, the Top 25 Award-Winning Bird Photos by the World’s Best Nature Photographers capture the breathtaking beauty of amazing birds in their natural habitat. These striking images, many recognized in prestigious contests like the British Photography Awards 2024 winners, showcase not only the technical skill of the photographers but also their deep connection to wildlife.

Each shot tells a unique story—from a kingfisher mid-dive to an owl’s piercing gaze at dawn—highlighting the fragile, vibrant world these feathered creatures inhabit.

Featuring work from renowned nature photographers across the globe, the collection is a celebration of patience, timing, and an eye for natural wonder. Whether taken in remote jungles or on quiet British moors, these photos offer a rare glimpse into the daily lives of birds in the wild. More than just beautiful imagery, these award-winning pieces remind us of the importance of conservation and the power of photography to inspire awe and action.

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#1. Winner: Seagull Legs by Tracy Vine

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“This photo always seems to get people talking as it isn’t immediately obvious what it is. I often hear seagull squawks from the roof of the old building that I work at. On this particular sunny day I was making a cup of tea and looked up to the frosted skylight in the roof of the building, and saw the legs and feet of a seagull which were elongated by a shadow cast from the sun. The seagull was resting there briefly before flying away again. I ran to get my camera and was lucky enough to be able to capture the image before it flew off again.”

#2. Peoples Choice: The little hunter by Jayanta Bordoloi

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#3. A moment between to rest by Emma Parker

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#4. After the swim by Mike Eyett

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#5. Angel by Andy Howe

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#6. Backlit Darter by Maggie Bullock

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#7. Blue Tit at 8 O’Clock by Mark Williams

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#8. Chopsticks by Richard Condlyffe

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#9. Cloak by Samual Stone

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#10. Cuban Emerald humming bird by David Bird

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#11. European Roller returning to the nest by Richard Sheldrake

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#12. Grey heron takes a bough by George Varley

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#13. Kingfisher on ice by Vince Burton

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#14. Mating Oystercatchers by Janette Hill

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#15. Oxpecker by Tracey Lund

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#16. Pied in the sky by Stuart Hall

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#17. Pristine Plumage by Brandon bento kemp

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#18. Rainbow Showers by Kevin Morgans

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#19. Seeing whats Going on by Keith Thorburn

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#20. Showing off by Simon Torr

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#21. Squirrel v pheasant by Ivor Ottley

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#22. Swanception by Samual Stone

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#23. The Pass by Sue Morris

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#24. That Feelling of the Sun on your Face by Jacki Gordon

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#25. Kittiwake Colony by David Southern

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