Bird Photographer of the Year 2024: A showcase of exceptional avian photography

The Bird Photographer of the Year award has been announced, with Canadian photographer Patricia Homonylo earning the top prize for her striking image, 'When Worlds Collide,' which portrays migratory birds killed by window collisions. This photograph was named the 'Overall Winner' and 'Bird Photographer of the Year 2024.' (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

14-year-old Spanish photographer Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco has been named Young Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 for his creative shot of a nuthatch climbing down an oak tree, titled 'Perspective.' (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Wetlands Stories won the ‘Best Portfolio’ category. 'Good Neighbour Policy', 'Agree to Disagree', and 'Bird Lines' are some of the featured photographs in Wetlands Stories. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Alan Murphy of the US won the ‘Best Portrait’ category for his photograph titled ‘Winter Pink’. This category seeks to capture the essence of a bird, highlighting its unique features in great detail through classic poses or intimate shots. Silver was awarded to Samual Stone (UK), and Bronze to Markus Varesvuo (Finland). (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Kat Zhou (USA) won gold in the ‘Birds in the Environment’ category for her photograph titled 'Immersion'. Silver was awarded to Levi Fitze (Switzerland), and Bronze to Jonas Beyer (Denmark). This category showcases the relationship between birds and their natural habitats.(Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Nathaniel Peck (US) won gold in the 'Bird Behaviour' category for his photograph titled 'Scavenger.' Silver was awarded to Jack Zhi (US), and Bronze to Tom Schandy (Norway) in the same category. Focusing on the unique behaviors of birds, the 'Bird Behaviour' category highlights moments such as courtship or territorial displays. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Gold was awarded to Hermis Haridas (India) for his photograph titled 'Dawn's Whispers' in the ‘Birds in Flight’ category. This category celebrates the elegance and skill of birds in the air. Silver went to Nicolas Groffal (France), and Bronze to Suliman Alatiqi (Kuwait). (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Julian Mendla (Germany) won both gold and bronze in the ‘11 and Under’ category for photographs titled 'Turbulent Fish Hunt' and 'Common Kingfisher,' respectively. Silver was awarded to Alberto Román Gómez (Spain). This category focuses on the creativity of the youngest photographers, aged 11 and under. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)"

Nadia Haq (USA) won gold in the ‘Comedy Bird Photo’ category for her photograph titled 'A Modern Dancer'. Silver went to Robert Gloeckner (USA), and Bronze to Gary Collyer (UK). This category captures humorous moments in bird behavior. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

David Stowe (Australia) won gold for his photograph titled 'Hippo Impression' in the ‘Black and White’ category. William Steel (South Africa) won silver, and Sparky Stensaas (US) won bronze. This category focuses on the dramatic and minimalistic power of monochrome photography. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Emil Wagner (Germany) won gold in the '15-17 Years' category for his photograph titled 'Human and Nature’. Silver was awarded to Iga Linka (Poland), and Bronze to Daniel Martínez (Spain). This category celebrates the talents of young photographers aged 15 to 17. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)

Gold was awarded to Grzegorz Długosz (Poland) for his photograph titled 'Treacherous Journey' in the 'Urban Birds' category. Silver went to Boldizsár Szűcs (Hungary), and Bronze to Tomáš Grim (Czech Republic). Exploring the interaction of birds with urban environments, the 'Urban Birds' category reflects the growing presence of birds in cities. (Photo: Bird Photographer of the Year)