The best in bird photography
Bird Photographer of the Year is the leading bird photography competition. We celebrate the world’s best bird photography, whilst supporting conservation efforts through imagery and financial support.
The Overall Winner of the competition takes home a £3,000 cash prize, alongside the coveted title of Bird Photographer of the Year.
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Open for entries!
2026 COMPETITION DATES
14th December 2025
Deadline for entries
February 2026
High resolution files requested
September 2026
Winners Announced
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Our beautiful coffee-table books feature the best images from the Bird Photographer of the Year competitions