The 2026 BirdLife Australia photography awards – in pictures
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•Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:44 GMT
📰 What Happened
The 2026 BirdLife Australia photography awards have been revealed in a picture gallery. A cockatoo named The Crown won the bird portrait prize. A superb lyrebird's mating display won best bird behaviour. A crimson rosella stealing a sugar packet won the human impact award. The photos capture birds from beaches, forests and backyards across the country.
🔍 The Backstory
The awards celebrate Australian birdlife and the people who photograph it. Entries came from amateurs and volunteers. Many photos tell stories about how birds live close to people. Some images warn about the harm of feeding wildlife. Others capture rare moments that few people ever see. The winning shots mix humour, science and beauty.
🎯 Why It Matters
These photos help people notice the wildlife around them. They also remind us that human habits can help or hurt birds.
The 2026 BirdLife Australia photography awards have been revealed in a picture gallery. A cockatoo named The Crown won the bird portrait prize. A superb lyrebird's mating display won best bird behaviour. A crimson rosella stealing a sugar packet won the human impact award. The photos capture birds from beaches, forests and backyards across the country.
The awards celebrate Australian birdlife and the people who photograph it. Entries came from amateurs and volunteers. Many photos tell stories about how birds live close to people. Some images warn about the harm of feeding wildlife. Others capture rare moments that few people ever see. The winning shots mix humour, science and beauty.
These photos help people notice the wildlife around them. They also remind us that human habits can help or hurt birds.