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International Wildbird Photo Competition

2023 PHOTO COMPETITION IS CLOSE !

NEXT EDITION IN SEPTEMBER 2023 

€ 6,500 in prizes included a Grand Prix rewarded with €1.500 

Since 1991, the Bay of Somme, an internationally recognized migratory site, has celebrated the return of spring and birds on the occasion of the Bird and Nature Festival. For over 31 years, it has remained an unmissable event for nature lovers, notably with its many outings, its photo competition is now one of the 10 most renowned in Europe.

During the last edition launched last September, 4,198 photos were submitted by 618 participants from all over the world.

The 2023 Jury was chaired by the couple of wildlife photographers, Stéphanie and David ALLEMAND, and composed of Kevin WIMEZ (naturalist photographer and animator at Eden 62), Cécile CARBONNIER (naturalist guide & nature editor) and Frédéric POLVET (Journalist for the magazine Natimages).

The 5 members met on January 12 and 13 to view the 868 images, individually pre-selected via an online platform.

Discover the winners below, and the list of photographs that will be exhibited at Le Crotoy from April 22 to 30 as part of the 32nd Festival by clicking here!

The 2023 Jury

Prix Spécial du Jury

1er Prix "Jeune Talent"

"Angel"

©Carlos PEREZ NAVAL (Espagne)

1er Prix "L'oiseau et son comportement'

Mention Spéciale Cristaline