Photo above by Ken Pickle
2021 Birdathon Photography Contest
Photographers from across the state submitted their best bird photos from this past year, and the results were breathtaking! With record participation this year, the judges had an incredibly difficult task on their hands. Photographs were judged on the categories of technical quality, originality, and artistic merit. Our judges panel this year included a Board member from Pilchuck Audubon, a representative from the Snohomish County Arts Commission, and an Olympus Educator.
The diversity of species photographed this year showcases just how fortunate we are in Washington to live in a place with so many amazing birds. Species represented in the contest this year ranged from American White Pelican and Common Yellowthroat, to Snow Bunting, Varied Thrush, and Pigeon Guillemot!
Congratulations to our 2021 Birdathon Photography Contest winners!
To view the winners of each category and a slideshow of all the contest entries, please keep scrolling.
Big thanks again to our sponsor!
Youth Category
1st Place: “Red-breasted Sapsucker” by Arjun Subramanian
2nd Place: “Sandpiper” by Tashi Schorr
3rd Place: “Snow Geese Flying Down” by Elizabeth Albaugh
Adult Category
1st Place: “Face Off Between Short-eared Owl and Northern Harrier” by Kathy McCulloch Wade
2nd Place: “Harrier Hawk” by David Reddish
3rd Place: “Great Gray Owl” by Kenneth Trease
People’s Choice Award
1st Place: “Cheeky Portrait of a Black Oystercatcher” by Matt D’Alessio
Watch the slideshow below to see all of this year’s contest entries.