Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
United Kingdom / International
Entry fee
GBP 35 per 25 credits, rising to GBP 40 later in the cycle
Typical entry window
Late summer to winter
Focus & eligibility
Bird photography across portraits, behaviour, flight, conservation and creative work
Priority
5 – Absolute priority
Confirm current cycle; GBP 3,500 to the overall winner
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.