Spectacular Finalists Photos Of The Birdlife Australia Photography Awards 2023

Backyard Birds: Garden serenade by Nathan Watson

We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional finalist images from the 2023 Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. This year, we were inundated with over 6,000 submissions from some of Australia’s finest bird photographers.

Panel of judges meticulously reviewed each entry and have chosen the top 68 photographs, each one capturing the exquisite beauty of birdlife. Keep an eye out for the announcement of the winners in November. BirdLife Australia has been at the forefront of bird conservation for over a century, committed to preserving birds and their habitats. We remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard these splendid creatures and their environments. We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, Nikon Australia and Lake Cowal Foundation, for their generous contribution to the 2023 Awards.

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Backyard Birds: Into the light by Michelle Gardner

Backyard Birds: Petals of light by Nathan Watson

Backyard Birds: Song of the Superb by Nikki Kenwrick

Bird Behaviour: Bloomsome by Cheng Kang

Bird Behaviour: The morning dance by Lawrence Chan

Bird Behaviour: Gone fishing by Kim Wormald

Bird Behaviour: Pollen shower by Guy Draper

Bird Portrait: Caught in the rain by Jacqui Davey

Bird Portrait: Piercing by Colin Driscoll

Birds in Flight: Airborne Grebe by Nathan Watson

Birds in Flight: Shrieking Carnaby by Nathan Watson

Birds in Flight: Shrieking Carnaby by Nathan Watson

Birds in Flight: Where there is smoke there is fire by Martin Anderson

Birds in the Landscape: Rainbow Bee-eaters by Jason Moore

Special Theme: Water trails by Rebecca Harrison

Special Theme: Volitation into violet by Nathan Watson

Youth: Warbling by Austin Ridley-Jarvis

Human Impact: Anguish by Kim Wormald

Human Impact: Helpless by Bruno Urquhart