Pine Warbler by Bob Vuxinic
See all the 2017 winners!
Grand Prize Overall and Category 8: People's Choice
Grand Prize Winner
Right Place, Right Time
Dee Elliott
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
This is a juvenile Scissortail Flycatcher. Last Fall I was walking my property with my cameras , as I often do , when I spotted the young Fly Catcher on the fence. As I was Photographing him, an unsuspecting grasshopper flew by and was snatched out of the air by this Scissor Tail. I have the next photo of him munching away on the grass hopper., I was so excited I could hardly wait to get back and see it on the computer.
2nd Place Overall and Category 7: Judges' Choice
Second Place Winner
Baltimore Oriole
Linda Petersen
Terril, IA, United States
Male Baltimore Oriole
3rd Place Overall and Category 7: People's Choice
Third Place Winner
Blue & Gold
LAURA FRAZIER
Middleway, WV, United States
An Indigo Bunting singing away on a rainy day at McKee-Beshers WMA in Poolesville, MD.
Category 8: Judges' Choice
Great Groomer
Randall Everts
Wheaton, IL, USA
My daily Ruby-throated Hummingbird visitor landed on the shepherd’s hook and began grooming. I was able to capture this moment. I love the little foot that looks like a hand!
Category 6: Judges' Choice
What a Treat!
Gary Mueller
Rolla, MO, United States
Downy Woodpecker Enjoying a PFW Suet Treat.
Category 6: People's Choice
Carolina Wren
Mary Moilanen
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Carolina Wren with a peanut suet nugget. Summer 2017.
Category 5: People’s Choice
Elegant and Graceful Liftoff
Eileen Chorba
Beach Lake, PA, United States
I was watching the Great Egret as it waded near the water’s edge searching for fish, frogs, insects or snakes. Something must have gotten his attention and in an instant, he lifted from the rocks and flew a short distance away. I was very excited that I was able to capture several pictures of this beautiful Great Egret!
Category 5: Judges’ Choice
Ready, set, go!
Laura Oana Zamfirescu
Monroe, ME, United States
Looks like the 100 meters sprint start line here. A black capped chickadee, white breasted nuthatch and a tufted titmouce( in the back ) getting ready for the “race”
Category 4: Judges’ Choice
Red is NEVER boring!
Sheri Douse
Deltona, FL, United States
I get a variety of birds at my feeder. When it comes to my frequent birds I can’t think of one of them I would ever consider boring. They all carry a uniqueness to them. This woodpecker is one of my top visitors and each time brings a smile to my face. Their bright red beauty is so breathtaking. So give it up to this guy and say No to Boring!
Category 4: People's Choice
Feeder Frenzy
Stephen & Judy Shelasky
Longmeadow, MA, United States
Some people may consider House Finches boring, but not us! From time to time we have visits from 3 or 4 at one time. This particular morning a few days ago, we had 8 stop by at our raised feeder for a bite, or several, to eat. It was the most we have seen at any one time on the feeder.
Category 3: Judges’ Choice
Sipping nectar
Leslie Scopes Anderson
Arcata, CA, United States
This Anna’s Hummingbird was at my feeder when he left to visit a nearby Red-flowering Currant.
Category 3: People’s Choice
Nature’s Nectar.
Emily Ahtunan
Montpelier, VT, United States
There was an irruption of Pine Grosbeaks last winter. I was walking to the Co-op on day and witnessed over a dozen Pine Grosbeaks feeding in the fruit trees along the way. The berries, as well as some of the Pine grosbeaks, were still covered specks of ice from the weather.
Category 2: Judges’ Choice
Bathing beauty
Brian McCaffrey
Edinburg, TX, United States
At Edinburg Scenic Wetlands – caught this Orange-crowned Warbler bathing and was actually able to see the “Orange” crown
Category 2: People’ Choice
Bathing Beauties
Leisa Chasse
Glenwood, Volusia County, FL, United States
Category 1: Judges’ Choice
Clark’s Nutcracker
Maureen Hills-Urbat
Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada
We have had the Clark’s Nutcrackers coming to our feeders since 2013 and we sure enjoy their bold raucous behaviours.
Category 1: People’s Choice
Grackle with a snackle
Ostdrossel
Macomb Township, Michigan, USA
This Common Grackle surprised me in the summer bringing a moth as a snack when it came to check out the goods at the feeder. Even though sometimes regarded as bully birds, they are mesmerizingly beautiful and intense up close. There is nothing “Common” about this bird 🙂
