Bird POTY

Rufous on Watch
Best Portrait - COMMENDED
Michael Despines, United States

'From his perch, this male Rufous Hummingbird surveyed the entire field – if any other bird or creature dared to enter, he would take flight and warn them off...'

Warm and Sweet
Bird Behaviour - COMMENDED
Guolin Liu, China

'This image of a Demoiselle Crane family was taken in Inner Mongolia, in the high-altitude grasslands that the species favours for nesting.'

The Turquoise Sweater
Best Portrait - COMMENDED
Akhil Vinayak Balachandra Menon, India

'In the high-altitude region of Cinchona in Costa Rica, this Green Thorntail is showing off its exquisite winter attire...'

Grumpy
Best Portrait - COMMENDED
Tim Hopwood, Canada

'I was fortunate enough to visit a rookery in Mexico that was full of egrets, storks and spoonbills. As a bonus, tucked away in a shady corner I found this lone and fantastical Boat billed Heron.'

Japanese Print
Black and White - COMMENDED
Nathalie Houdin, France

'Sometimes life throws up wonderful surprises and beautiful sightings, such as this magnificent Grey-crowned Crane...'