The Top 30 Photos From The SINWP Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024

The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition has just wrapped up its seventh year, and it’s been another amazing showcase of bird photography from all over the world. With over 2,300 entries, the competition highlighted the incredible variety of birdlife, from stunning kingfishers to majestic bald eagles, and even more unique species in between.Beyond celebrating the talent of photographers, the competition also raised £16,138 to support vital conservation work, a reminder of how art and nature can come together for a good cause. Scroll down to see the winners!More info:thesocieties.net|x.com|FacebookThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Beyond celebrating the talent of photographers, the competition also raised £16,138 to support vital conservation work, a reminder of how art and nature can come together for a good cause. Scroll down to see the winners!

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Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winner: bird in dramatic silhouette against a glowing sunset sky.

Thomas McDonnell from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, secured 2nd place, while Maggie Bullock from Cheshire, England, took 3rd place.

Colorful bird catching a butterfly mid-air, showcasing a winner of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

A bird captured at sunset, exemplifying stunning photography from the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year competition.

Bird soaring in front of crashing ocean waves, showcasing Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winner.

“This image was taken in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, in January 2024.Keoladeo is a bird sanctuary where many migratory birds visit during the winter, and some resident birds breed here. January is a very cold month, and there is often mist and fog. I have observed the behavior of birds attacking snakes and lizards, as they feed on bird eggs. I have been visiting this park for the last 30 years, but this time, I was lucky. I spent four days observing the same dry tree, and one morning, a pair of parakeets, along with about 10 or 12 other birds, started attacking a lizard. The entire drama lasted for about an hour. I managed to capture many images, but this one is my favorite.”

Bird Photography Winner 2024: Parrot attacking a monitor lizard on a tree trunk, showcasing dramatic wildlife interaction.

The organizers of the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 stated that the competition drew a diverse range of submissions, featuring bird species from around the world—“from common garden birds at feeders to majestic birds of prey in action.”

Close-up of a northern gannet with sharp blue eyes, showcasing captivating bird photography from a 2024 competition winner.

Bird on barbed wire with nesting material, winner in SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

“The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) focuses on bird conservation and environmental protection through public awareness campaigns, petitions, and the management of nature reserves across the UK.”

Bullfinch perched on a blossoming branch, one of the winners of the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.

Northern cardinal perched on red berries, showcasing striking plumage; a highlight from Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024.

Toucan carefully drinking from a river, exhibiting behavior showcased in Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Two owls captured in flight with wings spread, showcasing photography skills in SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year contest.

Owl peeking from behind a tree, showcasing bird photography winner in SINWP competition.

“This shot of a Great Grey Owl was taken in Finland, near Kuusamo. The bird flew down to take a dead mouse and I managed to take a few shots of it approaching and landing. It was wonderful to see this wild bird in its natural environment against a snowy background. Taken from a raised path, where a step to either side would have resulted in sinking into deep snow, the shot was handheld using a fast shutter speed to capture the action.”

Great grey owl spreading wings on snow, winner in Bird Photographer competition 2024.

Eagle perched on snow, captured in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition winner’s image.

Penguin walking on the beach, a winner in the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

A bird perches on a branch, captured in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Bird perched on a rocky ledge, showcasing detailed feathers; a winner in the Bird Photographer of the Year competition.

Blue tit bird in mid-flight against a blurred green background, showcasing detailed wings, from SINWP Bird Photographer contest.

Bird sipping nectar from a vibrant red flower branch, captured by Bird Photographer of the Year winner.

Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winner: stunning image of a cuckoo in flight against a blurred green background.

Turquoise birds interacting near a tree; winning entry in the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Puffin on a rock with a fish in its beak in the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Bird in flight showcasing its vibrant plumage, captured in a winning photo from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.

Egret with wings spread wide, captured gracefully at SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

A puffin captured mid-flight, showcasing the bird’s features in the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Two birds perched on a wire interacting, captured in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Owl camouflaged against tree trunk in misty forest, exemplifying stunning bird photography from SINWP competition winners 2024.

Bird photographer competition winner: a bird reaching for a leaf with wings spread wide.

“The Photo of the Red Grouse was taken in the North Antrim Hills near the town of Ballycastle.A friend of mine told me he had seen grouse in the area so I decided to use my free time to look for the grouse. Over a period of a few months of looking, I eventually came across two males and a female. The males were calling at one another and flying across the road where I was parked, I watched them for an hour or so taking photos from the car, I decided to get out of the car as I was restricted in my movements, the birds seem to not care of my presence so I stood beside the car as one of the birds came right at me to go across the road to investigate the other bird, luckily I was able to to get the shot as it flew across the road.”

Bird in mid-flight, showcasing stunning plumage, from SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition winners.

Adult bird feeding chicks in the water, showcasing bird photographer competition entry.

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Bird on a wooden post holding an insect. Bird Photographer Of The Year competition winner 2024 captured in detail.

Close-up of a bird, showcasing vibrant feathers, a winner from the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Bird with red eye and beak reflected in water, winning image in Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.

Two birds interacting closely on the ground, showcasing details in their plumage, from a bird photography competition.

Kingfisher perched on a branch, captured in the Bird Photographer of the Year competition.

Duckling in water, looking up at a mosquito, from SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winners.

Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winner; a hornbill in flight with its wings spread against a blurred green background.

Bird perched on a twig with berries, capturing nature. Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition entry.

Bird perched on a branch capturing an insect, showcasing natural behavior in bird photography competition.

Black drongo perched on a green branch, winner in bird photography competition 2024.

Pelican with open beak, showcasing vibrant colors, captured in Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Owl perched on a post with a green background, showcasing bird photography excellence in the 2024 competition.

Peregrine falcon in flight, a winning shot from the Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024 competition, against a clear sky.

Three vultures perched on a log, captured for the Bird Photographer Of The Year 2024 competition.

Three young birds perched on a branch, showcasing winning photography from the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year.

Falcons in mid-air capturing prey, showcasing impressive skill, from Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition winners.

Pelican with striking orange beak and detailed plumage, featured in SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winners.

Two pelicans perched on a branch at sunset, a winning entry in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.

Bird photographer captures a bird emerging from water with a fish in its beak, showcasing wildlife photography excellence.

Close-up of an Atlantic puffin with a vibrant beak, showcasing bird photography skills in a winning photo competition.

Bird in flight against a clear sky, featured in SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winners.

Bird in flight captured by the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 winner.

Two puffins interacting on snow-covered ground, captured in Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.