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The judges of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competitors (previously) sifted by way of greater than 20,000 photographs submitted from photographers across the globe. With lenses educated on quite a lot of avians and their habitats, the makers of this yr’s successful photographs spotlight various conduct, sizes, colours, and environments, from enigmatic and elusive species to acquainted yard associates.
Jack Zhi’s grand prize-winning picture catches the dramatic second {that a} Peregrine Falcon assaults a Brown Pelican in mid-flight. “I like the eyes of the pelican on this picture: stunned and scared,” Zhi says. “The motion was quick and over within the blink of a watch.” Different class winners embody placing portraits and uncommon observations, like Nicolas Reusens’ Glistening-green Tanager framed in a tropical leaf, Rafael Armada’s seize of a tiny Sword-billed Hummingbird, or Henley Spiers’ underwater sighting of a Blue-footed Booby with a freshly-caught meal.
The 2024 contest is now open for entries on the group’s website, the place you may also browse a gallery of this yr’s successful pictures. Observe BPOTY on Instagram for extra updates.
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