International Bird Photography Competition

Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) offers its annual international photography competition, one of the leading competitions dedicated to bird and nature photography. The competition aims to celebrate outstanding bird photography from around the world while also supporting nature conservation. Participants may submit their work in several categories, including Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, Creative Perspectives and Conservation.

Grand Prize of GBP 3,000; category prizes of GBP 500 and GBP 250; additional awards including a GBP 100 equipment voucher and conservation/portfolio prizes; youth entries are free with equipment vouchers for winners.

Open to photographers of any nationality, professional or amateur, aged 18 or above for the main competition; photographers aged 17 or under may enter the separate youth competition.

Submit photographs to the competition under the listed categories according to BPOTY rules.