The 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest has once again showcased the breathtaking beauty of avian life with its top 30 award-winning images. Capturing birds in their most stunning and intimate moments, these photographs highlight the incredible diversity, elegance, and resilience of bird species across the globe. From vibrant hummingbirds frozen mid-flight to majestic eagles in dramatic landscapes, each image tells a unique story of nature’s wonders.
The competition, known for its high standards and artistic excellence, celebrates both professional and amateur photographers who bring attention to avian conservation through their extraordinary work. These winning images not only inspire awe but also serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting the habitats and ecosystems that sustain birdlife worldwide.
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#1. Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: "Emperor Spy" By Thomas Vijayan
#2. Comedy Bird Photo, Silver: "Open Door" By Robert Gloeckner
#3. Black And White, Highly Commended: "Flying At The Right Angle" By Eden Davies
#4. Birds In Flight, Silver: "Heavenly Elegant Flight" By Nicolas Groffal
#5. Urban Birds, Gold: "Treacherous Journey" By Grzegorz Długosz
#6. Comedy Bird Photo, Bronze: "Helmetshrikes Preparing To Sleep" By Gary Collyer
#7. Bird Behaviour, Highly Commended: "Hammer Slam" By Alan Murphy
#8. Comedy Bird Photo, Gold: "A Modern Dancer" By Nadia Haq
#9. Best Portrait, Gold: "Winter Pink" By Alan Murphy
#10. Best Portrait. Silver: "Swanception" By Samual Stone
#11. Best Portrait, Highly Commended: "The Sicklebill’s Yawn" By Pablo Andrés Ortega
#12. Birds In Flight, Highly Commended: "Long Eared Owl Dive" By Daniel Dietrich
#13. Best Portrait, Highly Commended: "Waterproof" By Christopher Baker
#14. Urban Birds, Highly Commended: "Blood Pheasants And Buddhist Nuns" By Zhengze Xu
#15. Birds In The Environment, Gold: "Immersion" By Kat Zhou
#16. Birds In The Environment, Silver: "Surfing On The Other Side" By Levi Fitze
#17. Birds In Flight, Gold: "Dawn’s Whispers" By Hermis Haridas
#18. Birds In Flight, Highly Commended: "Purple Heron" By Chen Ein-Dor
#19. 15-17 Years, Bronze: "Ruby In The Mouth" By Daniel Martínez
#20. Bird Behaviour, Highly Commended: "I Also Want To Eat" By Zhikai Wu
#21. Bird Behaviour, Silver: "Playful Fledgling" By Jack Zhi
#22. Bird Behaviour, Gold: "Scavenger" By Nathaniel Peck
#23. Black And White, Silver: "Eclipse" By William Steel
#24. Urban Birds, Highly Commended: "Do You Know Where Your Cat Is?" By Linda Dalton Walker
#25. Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: "Hello Down There" By Emma Healey
#26. Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: "Opera Owl" By Lorraine Snipper
#27. Best Portrait, Highly Commended: "Common Eider Portrait" By Kim Jannike Dahlberg
#28. Birds In The Environment, Bronze: "Feeding Frenzy" By Jonas Beyer
#29. 11 And Under, Gold: "Turbulent Fish Hunt" By Julian Mendla
#30. Young Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024; 12-14 Years, Gold: "Perspective" By Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco
