Gannet crowns Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 as winners are unveiled
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 winners were announced, led by Henley Spiers’s grand-prize shot of a northern gannet bursting through the ocean surface. The competition features eight adult and three youth categories with more than 24,000 submissions. Director Will Nicholls emphasizes authenticity in an era of AI-generated imagery, celebrating real moments captured through patience and dedication to nature.