The winning photo, taken by Hira Punjabi from Maharashtra, India, captures a remarkable moment of a parakeet biting a monitor lizard. The image beautifully highlights the drama of nature in action.
Thomas McDonnell from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, secured 2nd place, while Maggie Bullock from Cheshire, England, took 3rd place.
The competition was judged by three experts: Jon Ashton ARPS, Charles Farnell ARPS, and Tracy Lund FSINWP, with Mike McNamee chairing the event.
"Thank you to all entrants for sharing your work with us at the same time as benefitting the RSPB to the tune of £2,867 bringing the total raised by this competition to £16,138 over the five years it has been running. It has been a pleasure," the jury shared.
#5 1st Place Winner: "Parakeet Biting Monitor Lizard" By Hira Punjabi
The organizers of the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 stated that the competition drew a diverse range of submissions, featuring bird species from around the world—"from common garden birds at feeders to majestic birds of prey in action."
"The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) focuses on bird conservation and environmental protection through public awareness campaigns, petitions, and the management of nature reserves across the UK."
#13 3rd Place Winner: "Great Grey Owl Landing In Snow" By Maggie Bullock
