Winners of the Chicago Audubon Third Annual Photo Contest

Congratulations to the Winners of the Chicago Audubon Third Annual Photo Contest

We would like to thank all of you who entered this year for sharing your beautiful images with us, and for helping us promote ethical bird photography. We also thank our judges for their valuable time and support. Many thanks to the the Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanic Garden for donating prizes.

1st place winner: Cedar Waxwing. Photo by Emil Baumbach.

1st place winner: Cedar Waxwing. Photo by Emil Baumbach.

 
Second Place Winner: Double-crested Cormorant with catfish. Photo by Leo Estrada.

Second Place Winner: Double-crested Cormorant with catfish. Photo by Leo Estrada.

 
Third Place Winner: Cape May Warbler. Photo by Michael Ferguson.

Third Place Winner: Cape May Warbler. Photo by Michael Ferguson.

 
Fourth Place Honorable Mention: Yellow-rumped Warbler. Photo by John Picken.

Fourth Place Honorable Mention: Yellow-rumped Warbler. Photo by John Picken.

 
Fifth Place Honorable Mention Red-tailed Hawk pursuing Killdeer. Photo by Demayne Murphy.

Fifth Place Honorable Mention Red-tailed Hawk pursuing Killdeer. Photo by Demayne Murphy.