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Out of more than 20,000 entries, a photograph of a grouse changing color flying over the snow-covered mountains of Tysfjord, Norway, won the top prize.
The Bird Photographer of the Year is a global photography competition. Out of more than 20,000 entries, a photograph of a grouse changing color flying over the snow-covered mountains of Tysfjord, Norway, won the top prize.
The image earned Erlend Haarberg the title of "Bird Photographer of the Year." In the photo, a grouse, scientifically known as Lagopus mutus, is flying over the Tysfjord fjord in northern Norway. This species has plumage that changes color with the seasons—winter, summer, and autumn—allowing them to easily camouflage themselves in their habitat. Haarberg recalled: "I spotted some tracks of the Lagopus mutus from behind a rock. A few seconds later, it spread its wings and flew over the mountains, the fjord landscape providing the perfect backdrop." Photo: Erlend Haarberg.
The top prize in the "Attention to detail" category went to Andi Pollard's "King Penguin." In the photo, you can see the long, soft, brown feathers of a sleeping king penguin. The photograph was taken at Volunteer Point, a headland in the Falklan Islands. Photo: Andy Pollard.
A male Philosopher's House Pheasant (Centrocercus urophasianus) displays its swagger on the prairies of the Great Basin, USA. On these traditional display grounds, males of this endangered species perform in the hope of winning mating rights. This behavior is for the benefit of the females, serving as a contest to assess talent and select the best genes to pass on to the next generation.
American photographer Sue Dougherty captured this image in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. The bird emerges from a lake with water droplets perfectly adorning its head and neck. Dougherty recorded the moment while standing on a nearby boat: "They look like sparkling diamonds surrounding its ruby-red eyes." The photographer points out that the reflection in the bird's eyes is of the trees along the lakeshore. The photograph won a bronze award in the "Attention to detail" category. Photo: Sue Dougherty.
A pair of rose-breasted parrots fly past a mural in the town of Yelarbon in Queensland, Australia. This artistic photograph won the gold medal in the "Birds in Flight" category. Australian photographer Raoul Slater explained that the mural was painted on a grain silo in the town. The two rose-breasted parrots were attracted by the chia seeds stored inside. Photo: Raoul Slater.
This photograph won the gold medal in the "Bird Behavior" category. The image shows two sage grouse fiercely battling each other to impress the females. Peter Ismert, the photographer, explained: "During spring – the breeding season – male sage grouse gather in certain locations and often engage in fierce fights." Ismert revealed he camped overnight in Colorado to capture the moment. Photo: Peter Ismert.
The silver medalist in the "Bird Behavior" category was photographed at the Berwickshire Marine Reserve (Scotland). Penguins are among the species with an incredible ability to swim freely. Photo: Henley Spiers.
In the "Urban Birds" category, a photograph of flamingos in Abu Dhabi (UAE) took the top spot. The image shows a vibrant flock of flamingos soaring across the Abu Dhabi skyline. The photographer stood on the rooftop of a skyscraper in the morning, while fog still enveloped the city. "At that moment, the only sign of the urban landscape was the tops of the buildings rising above the fog," Ahmed recounted. Photo: Ammar Alsayed Ahmed.
"The Doting Couple" by Richard Flack, South Africa. Bronze medalist, portrait of a bird.
"Pied Avocet Chick" by Tamás Koncz-Bisztricz, Hungary - Silver Prize winner.
"Sunset" by Thamboon Uyyanonvara, Thailand - Bronze Award winner.
“Puffin Love” by Brad James, Canada. Silver Award winner, Best Portrait.
Phuong Thao
- Source: The Guardian
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