The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition showcased the breathtaking beauty of birdlife, awarding Hira Punjabi top honors for a dramatic photo of a parakeet defending its territory from a monitor lizard.
Organized by the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers, the competition celebrates the skill of photographers capturing the diversity of avian species, from delicate songbirds to majestic raptors. Beyond artistry, the event raised nearly $3,600 for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, highlighting the powerful link between photography and wildlife conservation.
2nd Place by Thomas McDonnell
3rd Place by Maggie Bullock
Judge’s Choice Award by Arne Bivrin
Judge’s Choice Award by Thomas McDonnell
Judge’s Choice Award by Sue Morris
Very Highly Commended by Mike Rowe
Very Highly Commended by Gary Neville
Very Highly Commended by Bruce Hargrave
Very Highly Commended by Bruce Hargrave
Very Highly Commended by John Ellingsen
Very Highly Commended by John Ellingsen
Very Highly Commended by Beverley Thain
Very Highly Commended by Khalid Al-Wdaihi
Very Highly Commended by Mark Meth-Cohn
Very Highly Commended by Mike Rowe
Very Highly Commended by Beverley Thain
Very Highly Commended by Bjorn Stuedal