Bird Photographer of the Year Gives a Lesson in Planning and Patience
7 days ago
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- Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman wins the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year with a meticulously planned shot of a Magnificent frigatebird during a solar eclipse.
- The competition received over 33,000 entries globally, including youth categories, and donated £5,000 to bird conservation charity Birds on the Brink.
- Categories such as Urban Birds, Best Portrait, and Birds in the Environment highlight diverse bird behaviors and habitats.
- Notable entries include Steffen Foerster's close-up of a Southern giant petrel, Luca Lorenz's Alpine chough in a snowstorm, and Benoit Henrion's Western barn owls in a French church.
- Winners' gallery and a photo book are available on the contest's website, with the 2026 competition now open for entries.