20 Breathtaking Pics From The Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024

The Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition is a celebration of the world’s avian wonders, showcasing not only the beauty of birds but also the exceptional skill of photographers who capture their essence in stunning imagery. The 2024 edition has been no exception, presenting a collection of awe-inspiring photographs that feature the captivating world of birds in all their diversity. These images demonstrate not just the unique beauty of each species, but also the incredible talent of the photographers who captured them.

#1 Birds In Flight, Silver: “Heavenly Elegant Flight” By Nicolas Groffal

Image source: © Nicolas Groffal / Bird Photographer of the Year

#2 Urban Birds, Gold: “Treacherous Journey” By Grzegorz Długosz

Image source: © Grzegorz Długosz / Bird Photographer of the Year

#3 Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: “Emperor Spy” By Thomas Vijayan

Image source: © Thomas Vijayan / Bird Photographer of the Year

#4 Comedy Bird Photo, Silver: “Open Door” By Robert Gloeckner

Image source: © Robert Gloeckne / Bird Photographer of the Year

#5 Comedy Bird Photo, Bronze: “Helmetshrikes Preparing To Sleep” By Gary Collyer

Image source: © Gary Collyer / Bird Photographer of the Year

#6 Bird Behaviour, Highly Commended: “Hammer Slam” By Alan Murphy

Image source: © Alan Murphy / Bird Photographer of the Year

#7 Black And White, Highly Commended: “Flying At The Right Angle” By Eden Davies

Image source: © Eden Davies / Bird Photographer of the Year

#8 Comedy Bird Photo, Gold: “A Modern Dancer” By Nadia Haq

Image source: © Nadia Haq / Bird Photographer of the Year

#9 Best Portrait, Gold: “Winter Pink” By Alan Murphy

Image source: © Alan Murphy / Bird Photographer of the Year

#10 Best Portrait. Silver: “Swanception” By Samual Stone

Image source: © Samual Stone / Bird Photographer of the Year

#11 Best Portrait, Highly Commended: “The Sicklebill’s Yawn” By Pablo Andrés Ortega

Image source: © Pablo Andrés Ortega / Bird Photographer of the Year

#12 Birds In Flight, Highly Commended: “Long Eared Owl Dive” By Daniel Dietrich

Image source: © Daniel Dietrich / Bird Photographer of the Year

#13 Best Portrait, Highly Commended: “Waterproof” By Christopher Baker

Image source: © Christopher Baker / Bird Photographer of the Year

#14 Birds In The Environment, Gold: “Immersion” By Kat Zhou

Image source: © Kat Zhou / Bird Photographer of the Year

#15 Birds In The Environment, Silver: “Surfing On The Other Side” By Levi Fitze

Image source: © Levi Fitze / Bird Photographer of the Year

#16 Birds In Flight, Gold: “Dawn’s Whispers” By Hermis Haridas

Image source: © Hermis Haridas / Bird Photographer of the Year

#17 Urban Birds, Highly Commended: “Blood Pheasants And Buddhist Nuns” By Zhengze Xu

Image source: © Zhengze Xu / Bird Photographer of the Year

#18 Bird Behaviour, Highly Commended: “I Also Want To Eat” By Zhikai Wu

Image source: © Zhikai Wu / Bird Photographer of the Year

#19 Birds In Flight, Highly Commended: “Purple Heron” By Chen Ein-Dor

Image source: © Chen Ein-Dor / Bird Photographer of the Year

#20 15-17 Years, Bronze: “Ruby In The Mouth” By Daniel Martínez

Image source: © Daniel Martínez / Bird Photographer of the Year