Photo by Sasha Jumanca / Bird Photographer of the Year

Graceful Flight Over Wild Bloom. Gold Winner, 11 and Under. “While exploring the Danube Delta in Romania this summer, I discovered a European bee-eater colony in a nesting cliff where the birds were tirelessly chasing prey for their chicks nestled in the burrows. The birds were flying over a field of wildflowers, whose colors beautifully mirrored the bee-eaters’ plumage. I was captivated by their agility as they swiftly changed speed and direction, tracking insects through the air. After many attempts, I finally captured this bird in flight, its wings fully spread, showing the beautiful colors of its feathers in great harmony with the flowers.” Mahmudia, Romania.

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/archive/2025/09/winners-bird-photographer-year-2025/684399/
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