2026 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate Avian Wonders
By Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards showcased stunning images that capture the unique beauty and behaviors of birds around the globe. Among the standout winners was Francisco Castro Escobar, who took home the grand prize for Chile and Colombia with an enchanting photograph of a lesser horned owl, often dubbed 'the ghost of the desert,' perched on a cactus during a dawn hike in northern Chile.
In the North American category, Jacqueline Burke triumphed with her striking image of a roseate spoonbill bathing in a shadowy cove in Florida. The awards encompass various categories including Birds Without Borders, Conservation, and Youth, highlighting the diverse avian world.
Among the notable mentions was Josh Galicki, whose photograph of northern gannets in Shetland illustrated the impact of human activity on wildlife, showing how discarded fishing nets have been repurposed by the birds for nesting. Each winning image tells a story of patience and dedication, revealing the intricate relationship between birds and their environments.
Other winners included Mike Henry, who captured a Gila woodpecker against the backdrop of a saguaro cactus in Arizona, and Timothy Dhalleine, who photographed a crested caracara in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. The competition also recognized young talents, such as Juan David Camacho Márquez, who was awarded for his shot of a Canada warbler in Colombia.
Source: www.thisiscolossal.com
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