Bird Photographer of the Year 2020 Finalists

The Bird Photographer of the Year judging team has been busy over the last few months going through over 15,000 images that were entered this year. We shared the shortlist with you all at the end of January, now we reveal the finalists in contention for the eight main competition categories. Please note that for Best Portfolio, Inspirational Encounters, Conservation Documentary Award and Young Bird Photographer of the Year, the winners will be selected from the existing published shortlist. We plan to formerly announce all the winners on 22nd August 2020.

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Best Portrait

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Birds in the Environment

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Attention to Detail

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Bird Behaviour

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Birds in Flight

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Garden and Urban Birds

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Creative Imagery

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Black and White

In association with Swarovski Optik, Gitzo and County Innovation

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Best Portfolio

In association with Olympus

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Inspirational Encounters Award

In association with Wildlife Worldwide and The Travelling Naturalist

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Conservation Documentary award

In association with Gitzo

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Young Bird Photographer of the Year

In association with Swarovski Optik