Birds inspire us every day at Audubon. From long-distance migrants on journeys that span the hemisphere to endemic species that live only one place in the world, we admire them all. We owe a lot to photographers: Because of their talent and dedication, we get to revel in birds’ beauty, discover fascinating behaviors, and appreciate slices of avian life we might never see on our own.
Each year, the Audubon Photography Awards are a way to celebrate bird photographers’ craft and commitment. This round was particularly exciting, because for the first time we held two contests: One for photographers based in the United States and Canada, and another for photographers from Chile and Colombia. After careful and anonymous review, our panel of judges chose 17 winners and 15 honorable mentions.