Compared to recent competitions, few winning images in this year’s Audubon Photography Awards came from far-flung expeditions. Most were taken by photographers working close to home. This may be a reflection of how birds provided solace during the challenging and restrictive conditions brought on by the pandemic.
Enjoy! The finest images showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever and powerful.
Source: Audubon, Summer 2021. Link. 8,770 images and 261 videos were entered in this year’s contest by 2,416 photographers.