The results of the 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year were announced recently, with some stunning images from around the world featuring in the winners' circle.
Now in its third year, Bird Photographer of the Year is an international competition with eight separate categories and a top prize of £5,000 (A$8100). Categories include Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Attention to Detail, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Garden and Urban Birds, Creative Imagery, and Young Bird Photographer of the Year. As well, there are two special categories: Best Portfolio and Crowd Choice Award.
2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Bird Photographer of the Year and Best Portrait. 'Feeding Flamingos' by Alejandro Prieto Rojas.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Birds in the Environment. 'Condor over mountains' by Ben Hall.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Bird Behaviour. 'Fighting Coots' by Andy Parkinson.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Attention to Detail. Cormorant wing by Tom Hines.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Birds in Flight. 'Australian Pelican landing on water' by Bret Charman.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Birds in the Garden. 'Hovering Barn Owl' by Jamie Hall.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Creative Imagery. 'Speculum' by Georgina Steytler.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Snowy Owl' by Markus Varesvuo.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Great Grey Owl' by Markus Varesvuo.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Willow Grouse in storm' by Markus Varesvuo.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Willow Grouse' by Markus Varesvuo.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Gannet underwater' by Markus Varesvuo.2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards. Winner, Best Portfolio. 'Blue Tit on berries' by Markus Varesvuo.
