Bird Photographer of the Year 2027: £3,000 Top Prize, Entries Close December 13

Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY 12) invites photographs of birds from around the world, celebrating avian behaviour and conservation through international photography. The entry deadline is December 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT, with winners due to be announced in September 2027.

The adult competition is open to entrants aged 18 or over on December 13, 2026. Categories include portraiture, birds in their environment, behaviour, flight, black and white, creative perspectives, urban birds and conservation. The overall winner receives GBP 3,000; each main category Gold award is GBP 500.

Adult entry credits cost GBP 35 for 25 images, with VAT added for eligible UK entrants. From December 8, 2026 the price becomes GBP 40 for 25 credits. Submit images through the official online portal, initially as JPEGs no more than 2 MB and 2,000 pixels on the longest side. Shortlisted photographers must supply original RAW or untouched files.

Ethical rules prohibit harming or disturbing birds, live baiting, deceptive editing and AI-generated photographs; only limited AI-assisted sharpening and denoising are excepted. Review licensing and copyright conditions carefully before submitting.

Official call: https://www.birdpoty.com/rules

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