Taking the title of Bird Photographer of the Year, our Overall Winner is ‘Grab the Bull by the Horns’ by Jack Zhi. It features a female falcon attacking a brown pelican with great speed and agility. Zhi wins the top prize of £5,000 and the prestigious title. His image also won Gold Award in the Bird Behaviour category.
The best in bird photography 2023
Not the first time I have seen something like it. Falcons hounding pelicans near seaside cliff nests in CA was on TV a few times.

Meanwhile, a puffin with stuffin’.
It was not on the best of list but it is notable. Words fail.

Bald Eagle, Antigonish, Sept 4I felt very lucky to capture this image. The eagle’s feather symbolizes respect, honour, strength, courage and wisdom. I watched the feather float delicately to the Earth and was just completely caught up in the moment. Cat Mac
Another unusual shot.