Sometimes, we need a moment to pause, look around, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. And there's nothing better to do than to admire stunning photos of birds and nature. In this article, we'll introduce you to the 25 most beautiful photos of birds and nature carefully selected from the results of bird photography competitions worldwide from 2017 to 2023. Each photo has its own unique beauty, from the gracefulness of the birds, the richness of colors, to the majestic beauty of nature. Each photo tells a story, capturing the pristine beauty of birds and the endless wonder of nature.
1. The photo captures a fledgling black-crowned night heron desperately calling for its mother before a storm arrives to destroy its nest - a shot by Rafid Yasar from Bangladesh. This photograph was the winner of the #Small2020 photography competition.
2. The photograph captures a pelican diving to hunt for sardines by photographer Joanna Lentini. This image won the top prize in the Audubon 2020 Photography Competition.
The photo illustrates a pelican plunging into a school of sardines, hoping for a light meal. However, the author notes that the pelican was unsuccessful in catching any fish during that particular dive.
3. The stunning photograph features a stream-wading bird captured by photographer Marlee Fuller-Morri. This image earned the Fisher Prize in the Audubon 2020 Photography Competition.
4. The photo captures a Geococcyx californianus successfully hunting a lizard, taken by photographer Christopher Smith. This image received an honorable mention for young photographers in the Audubon 2020 Photography Competition.
5. The photograph features a hummingbird holding a droplet of water in its beak, captured by Bibek Ghosh. This image received an honorable mention for amateur photographers in the Audubon 2020 Photography Competition.
6. The photograph "Glistening-green Tanager" is the name of the green-colored bird from Ecuador. Photographer Nicolas Reusens captured the tanager perched on a heart-shaped leaf. Nicolas Reusens stated, "I captured every detail and appreciated this magical moment amidst the lush jungle backdrop." The green bird earned Nicolas Reusens the gold prize in the category of the most beautiful bird portrait in the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
7. The striking photograph captures a female osprey attacking a brown pelican to defend its nest in Southern California, taken by photographer Jack Zhi. This image secured the gold prize in the bird behavior category and earned Jack Zhi the title of Bird Photographer of the Year for 2023.
8. The photograph of a sunflower field paradise is by Polish photographer Mateusz Piesiak. This image claimed the top spot in the environmental category of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition. The bird in the photo is feasting in a sunflower field.
9. The photograph of a magpie perched on the red moon is by German photographer Anton Trexler. This image won the title of Young Bird Photographer of the Year in the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
10. The photograph captures a purple heron attempting to subdue a large carp in a water pond in Italy, taken by photographer Antonio Aguti. This image secured the first prize in the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
11. The photograph captures a juvenile king penguin demanding more fish from its mother, taken by Swiss photographer Levi Fitze. This comical moment of the penguin earned Fitze the silver prize in the comedy category of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
12. Photo of a blue-footed heron rising above the water by British photographer Henley Spiers. This photo received a silver award in the bird behavior category in the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
13. The photo of a large gray owl, head bowed down, perched on a statue of a praying angel in a cemetery in Finland by photographer Arto Leppanen. This photo won the highest title in the urban bird category in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 competition.
14. Photo of a northern buzzard spreading its wings flying under the warm golden sunlight taken by Petr Bambousek. This photo was entered into the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
15. A Portrait photograph featuring a shot of a Red-necked Phalarope frolicking in the water by Italian photographer Saverio Gatto. The photograph won in the Portrait category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018
16. The photograph of a Platalea regia helped the photographer Petr Bambousek from the Czech Republic win the Most Impressive Portfolio category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018.
17. The photograph of an African Ostrich walking alone in the desert sand by Spanish photographer Salvador Colvée won the Birds in the Environment category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018.
18. The photo captures a scene of northern buzzards hunting, taken by British photographer Richard Shucksmith. The photo won in the Bird Behavior category and also shared the victory in the People’s Choice Award category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018.
19. The photo captures a tender moment between a Rynchops niger baby and its mother, taken by American photographer Thomas Chadwick. The photo won silver in the Bird Behavior category in the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
20. The photo of a flock of flamingos helped photographer Fahad Alenezi from Kuwait win the silver prize in the Creative Imagery category of the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
21. The photo of a white stork taken by British photographer Sienna Anderson won in the Flying Bird category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018.
22. The photo capturing Adelie penguins perched on a snow flower helped British photographer Martin Grace win the silver prize in the Creative Photo category of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition in 2018.
23. The photo ‘Catch of the Day’ by Vince Burton (UK) won in the ‘Nature Photo voted by viewers’ category of the ‘Beautiful Bird Photos’ competition of 2017 organized by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).”
24. The photo “Twilight” by Markus Varesvuo from Kuusamo, Finland, won the “Creative” category in the “Beautiful Bird Photos” contest of 2017 organized by the Trust of Ornithology (BTO)12. Markus Varesvuo is a Finnish wildlife photographer specialized in birds. His photo “Twilight” is a black-and-white study of the great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in the twilight of northeast Finland.
25.The photo “Andes Eagle Flying Over the Mountain Peak” by Ben Hall from the UK won the gold prize in the “Birds in Nature” category of the “Beautiful Bird Photos” contest of 2017 organized by the Trust of Ornithology (BTO). Ben Hall is a renowned wildlife photographer known for his bird photography. His photo “Andes Eagle Flying Over the Mountain Peak” captures the majestic flight of an Andes eagle soaring over a mountain peak
Through the 25 stunning photos of birds and nature that we have just admired, we cannot help but be amazed at the magnificent beauty and diversity of the natural world. These images are not only a feast for the eyes, but also a reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving our green planet. Let’s continue to explore, learn, and admire the wonders of nature, and at the same time, let’s protect it together.
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