Yesterday, I received some exciting news that one of my photographs of Emperor Penguins is being included in the upcoming Volume 11 of Bird Photographer of the Year. This is the second time I have had images selected for inclusion in this prestigious publication. I am told that less than 2% of the submitted photographs make the selection, so it is a huge thrill to be included. Back in 2023, I had three photographs selected for publication in my very first entry into the competition, which were published in volume 8. I was subsequently a finalist in both 2024 and 2025, although my photographs did not make the publication in these two years.

The Bird Photographer of the Year volumes are among the very best ways I know to improve your bird photography. They are packed with amazing, inspirational, creative, and powerful photographs that will have you chomping at the bit to get out and take photos. They are must-own books for every wildlife photographer, and Volume 11 of Bird Photographer of the Year can now be pre-ordered online HERE. I have also previously reviewed these volumes in my Podcast. The most recent of which was Volume 10.

“Published by Graffeg, the 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year competition features a wealth of incredible images, attracting the world’s best bird photography, now celebrated in this stunning 254 page book. Featuring over 250 of the best images from this year’s awards, the coffee-table sized book is a lavish production that pays homage to the exceptionally high standard of entries. The book is an important element to the competition as it helps celebrate and promote the works of the contributing photographers.”