The British Trust of Ornithology (BTO) has announced the winners of its 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year competition. The photos appearing here were published by England's Guardian Newspaper Online and include several winners and short-listed images from this year's competition.
The Battle
by Jose Garcia
Category: bird behaviour
A Great White Heron (Ardea herodias occidentalis) is fighting a green snake in the Florida Everglades. The battle lasted for nearly 20 minutes with the heron having to release its prey.
The Speculum
by Georgina Steytler
Gold Award winner in the creative imagery category
A Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) shows its iridescent speculum feathers in Garvey Park, Perth, Western Australia. "I took this photo at a small lake. The still waters and the dark foliage of the background resulted in an opportunity to highlight the gorgeous feathers...".
Catch of the Day
by Vince Burton, UK.
Winner of the Nature Photographer Ltd. Peoples Choice Award
A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is seen in Suffolk, England. "The kingfisher caught the fish by spearing it with its beak. It flew to a nearby branch, threw back its head and tossed the fish in the air, before catching it again".
Daily Basket
by Ionel Onofras, Romania
Category: best portrait
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) on the Danube Delta, Romania.
More photos tomorrow.
Please comment if you wish.
BarrytheBirder
1 comment:
WOW, incredible photos.
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