Each year in the United Kingdom bird photographers from all over the country submit their best work under one of eight categories for the chance to win £5,000. The winners for 2019 have been announced and the results are breathtaking.

Continue on for some of the best work submitted in this year’s competition. Part of a series.

Birds in Flight Category | Gold

Photography: Nikunj Patel

Creative Imagery Category | Honorable Mention

Photography: Cat Edwardes

Best Portrait Category | Silver

Photography: Ben Andrew

Creative Imagery Category | Silver

Photography: Kathryn Cooper

Best Portfolio

Photography: Thomas Hinsche

Attention to Detail Category | Honorable Mention

Photography: Diana Andersen

Garden and Urban Birds Category | Gold

Photography: Chad Larsen

Creative Imagery Category | Bronze

Photography: Audun Lie Dahl