Prizes

The best photo will be awarded the following prizes from Minox, BirdLife International and Lynx Edicions.

First prize Minox HG 10x43 binoculars. Light-weight, gas-filled and with superb, German-made glass. The Quick-Close-Focus feature provides not only an easy focus change from long to short distance, but also has a useful distance indicator on the wheel. Read more.
Second prize Minox BL 8x32 lightweight binoculars. Weighing in at 525 grams, the new BL's feature a new design of rubber armouring that provides an excellent grip in all weather conditions. The central focus wheel is also rubber armoured to ensure ease of use and grip, even with gloves on. Fully waterproofed to a depth of 5m ands Nitrogen gas purged to prevent internal fogging during quick temperature changes. Read more.
Third prize Windwatch ProII. A pocket weather station. Shows atmospheric pressure, wind, dewpoint and measures with a 1 meter precision up to 10 000 metres. Read more.
Fourth prize Birds and People: Bonds in a Timeless Journey unfolds the history of our relationship with the most colourful and familiar of the groups of organisms we share our planet with.  Read more.
Fifth prize Threatened Birds of the World with the 2005 CD update. The authoritative work on the world’s most threatened birds, published by BirdLife International. A must for any serious global birder. Read more.

In addition, the following prizes will be awarded to the best photos or painting of a bird of the species listed further down on this page:

First prize Minox MD 50W spotting scope .Travel friendly dimensions, a variable power top-of-the-range optical system and highest precision mechanics, these are the characteristics of the brand new MINOX MD 50 W telescope, representing the classic design and production values of the brand MINOX at a very high level. With its fully adjustable eyepiece from 16x to 30x magnification, its compact dimensions and weighing in at just 615 grams the new MINOX MD 50 W truly is a spotting scope to have with you at all times. Read more.
Second prize Curassows and Related Birds by Jean Delacour and Dean Amadon. Published by Lynx Edicions In association with the American Museum of Natural History. A new edition of the classic and highly acclaimed monography published 30 years ago including a comprehensive update chapter. Read more.
Third prize Birds and People: Bonds in a Timeless Journey unfolds the history of our relationship with the most colourful and familiar of the groups of organisms we share our planet with.  Read more.