The competition is now closed
Since 1991, the Somme Bay has celebrated birds at the Bird and Nature Festival, which takes place every year in April. The festival is a public event offering activities for the whole family over a period of nine days. We believe that knowledge inspire action to protect and preserve our immediate environment and our planet.
Our photo and film competitions have allowed us to obtain international recognition. Indeed, our photo competition is now one of the 10 most renowned dedicated to wildbird in Europe.
🌿📸 2026 edition: +20% more participants!
This year, 669 participants submitted 5,686 photos, representing a 20% increase in participants and a 26% rise in the number of photos compared to the previous edition.
We are delighted to once again see entries coming from all around the world! This year, 35 different countries are represented, including:
- 🇫🇷 France: 422 participants
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: 34
- 🇨🇳 China: 18
- 🇮🇹 Italy: 19
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 20
- 🇪🇸 Spain: 22
- 🇺🇸 United States: 10
But also entries from more distant or less represented countries, such as Australia, Bahrain, Côte d’Ivoire, Sri Lanka, and Mauritania! 🌏
✨ A wonderful demonstration of the growing interest in nature photography and in showcasing birdlife.
The award-winning photos, along with a selection made by the Jury, will be exhibited in Le Crotoy during the 35th edition of the Bird and Nature Festival, taking place from April 18 to 26, 2026.
