35 Photos from 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year You Don’t Want to Miss

Birds are among the creatures in the animal kingdom that has the ability to fly and soar up high. Interestingly, they’re also the most secretive and mysterious in all of species. Hence researchers find it a struggle to study them further. Still, they’re a living beauty in this world.

To promote these living beings, the British Trust for Ornithology is giving photographers a chance to be appreciated with their works. These are people who, in one way or another, have mastered the art of photography. The gist is to capture the most stunning yet gentle beauty of birds.

The competition is called Bird Photographer of the Year, which started back in 2015. Since then, it has received various entries from contestants around the world. It can’t be denied that this is one of the most celebrated competitions in the planet. And judging by the way it looks, its relevance in the industry will continue to bloom in the many years to come.

Without further ado, below are the winners for this year’s Bird Photography of the Year. Check them out!

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