Mating, fighting, dive-bombing for food: This year's prize-winning images and videos are packed with avian action鈥攏ow, in even more categories.
About the Contest
One of the most respected nature photography competitions in the world, the 约炮视频 Photography Awards celebrates the beauty and diversity of birds by honoring the best photos and videos of bird life. The winning images, chosen from thousands of entries submitted by professional, amateur, and youth photographers, capture a dazzling array of bird species and behaviors鈥攊llustrating birds at their most powerful, vulnerable, tender, and playful. They also communicate the urgent need to protect the essential habitats and resources birds need to continue to thrive.
Entry Period
The 2025 contest will open in January. Please check back soon for exciting updates, including a greater wingspan across the Americas and new prizes! In the meantime, explore galleries of images from the 2024 contest, plus tips and tricks for improving your bird photography, via the pages featured below.
Subject to Official Rules available on 01/08/25.
Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful鈥攁nd birdy鈥攕cenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of our favorites.
Everything you need to know about our rules and submission requirements.
Showing a sincere respect for birds and the places they need to thrive must come before getting that perfect photo or footage. Here鈥檚 how to capture bird photos and videos responsibly.
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