Turquoise-browed Motmot

Ed Kanze from New York has won the Swarovski Optik Birder of the Year contest with his essay, "Find a Bird, Get a Life," which was published in Bird Watcher's Digest. Swarovski and Bird Watcher’s Digest have teamed to find extraordinary birding experiences in North America by seeking essays from readers.  

Read about Kanze’s trip to Costa Rica at https://www.swarovskioptik.com/birding/blog