Backyard Birds: Garden serenade by Nathan Watson
We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional finalist images from the 2023 Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. This year, we were inundated with over 6,000 submissions from some of Australia’s finest bird photographers.
Panel of judges meticulously reviewed each entry and have chosen the top 68 photographs, each one capturing the exquisite beauty of birdlife. Keep an eye out for the announcement of the winners in November. BirdLife Australia has been at the forefront of bird conservation for over a century, committed to preserving birds and their habitats. We remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard these splendid creatures and their environments. We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation, for their generous contribution to the 2023 Awards.
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Backyard Birds: Into the light by Michelle Gardner
Backyard Birds: Petals of light by Nathan Watson
Backyard Birds: Song of the Superb by Nikki Kenwrick
Bird Behaviour: Bloomsome by Cheng Kang
Bird Behaviour: The morning dance by Lawrence Chan
Bird Behaviour: Gone fishing by Kim Wormald
Bird Behaviour: Pollen shower by Guy Draper
Bird Portrait: Caught in the rain by Jacqui Davey
Bird Portrait: Piercing by Colin Driscoll
Birds in Flight: Airborne Grebe by Nathan Watson
Birds in Flight: Shrieking Carnaby by Nathan Watson
Birds in Flight: Shrieking Carnaby by Nathan Watson
Birds in Flight: Where there is smoke there is fire by Martin Anderson
Birds in the Landscape: Rainbow Bee-eaters by Jason Moore
Special Theme: Water trails by Rebecca Harrison
Special Theme: Volitation into violet by Nathan Watson
Youth: Warbling by Austin Ridley-Jarvis
Human Impact: Anguish by Kim Wormald
Human Impact: Helpless by Bruno Urquhart