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Bird Photographs from Around the World
Birdo – Bird Photographer of the Year is currently the only international photography competition in Hungary that focuses exclusively on birds. Photographers can compete in 10 categories, with no entry fee. In its fourth year, the 2025 competition received entries from more than 50 countries alongside submissions from Hungary. The images that advanced to the second round feature over 220 bird species.The final results were determined by the Birdo internati...
My Homeland, the Hortobágy
Interview with Attila Szilágyi, nature conservation ranger, district leader at the Hortobágy National Park Directorate, and a jury member of the Birdo competition
"I thought this could be a great hobby" - Interview with Robert Gloeckner, a member of the jury
When and under whose inspiration did you start photography?I started at a young age to photograph with a point-and-shoot camera. My mom was photographing, and I thought this could be a great hobby.Where did you take photos, and what subjects were you initially looking for?Initially for traveling only. Depending on the destination, it was landscapes and cityscapes. When we went to Africa at age 18 for the first time, I started to enjoy photographing wildlif...
Tips for Entering!
This is a friendly reminder that the submission deadline is just around the corner! We've noticed some of you might still be figuring out the best way to enter your amazing shots, and we want to make sure no one misses out due to a little technicality.We're excited to see all your incredible images and want to help you navigate the entry process smoothly. So, here's a quick rundown of the key things to keep in mind when you're submitting your work:Language...
Birdo Nature Conservation Association Email: info(at)bird-o(dot)hu
