Audubon – “Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images from this year’s contests—featuring, for the first time, photographers from Chile and Colombia. 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. But with so many incredible images, we couldn’t stop there. Here are 100 more of our favorite photos from this year’s entries, displayed in no particular order. Scroll through to see the shots and learn their backstories. You might find a new favorite species—or a photography technique you want to try for yourself (our photography section is a good place to get started, where you’ll find Audubon’s ethical guidelines for wildlife photography, gear recommendations, plus tips and how-to’s).”

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