The exciting photographs and behind-the-scenes stories by participants in the 2026 Audubon Bird Photography Awards showcase the photographers' artistry and the beauty and vigor of birds from Canada to Chile. This was also the second year of holding 2 parallel contests: 1 for photographers in the United States and Canada, and 1 for photographers in Chile and Colombia. Now you can explore 100 more favorite photos from this year's entries from both contests, selected by the judges after naming 17 winning images and 15 honorable mention photos.
Scroll through all 100 when you have a chance to view and read to learn more about birds near and far from your location. You will surely admire both the beauty of the birds and the skill of the photographers. And you will find technical specs for each image as well as a short story behind each photograph. Enjoy the variety of 100 bird photos at The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100 | Audubon, and consider entering 1 or more of your best bird photographs in Audubon Bird Photography Awards contest next year.