Bird Photographer of the Year 2016

This wonderful book includes a selection of the most stunning images from the winners and short-listed photographers who took part in the Bird Photographer of the Year award 2016.

Bird Photographer of the Year is a collaboration and partnership between BTO and Nature Photographers Ltd. Both the annual competition and this book celebrate the artistry of bird photography. It is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today's modern digital imaging systems.

256 pages with over 230 images
Over 150 species represented
128 photographers
Foreword by BTO President Chris Packham
Published 20 August 2016

Sample pages

Bird Photographer of the Year 2016 sample 1

Bird Photographer of the Year 2016 sample 2

Bird Photographer of the Year 2016 sample 3

Bird Photographer of the Year 2016 sample 4

Bird Photographer of the Year 2016 cover

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