The picture above was a magic moment for Andrew Lee, who had been trying to capture burrowing owls in Ontario Canada.
He’d waited for days to get a shot with mum, dad, and all their babies. Finally, they moved into focus and glanced his way, creating the majestic photograph you see before you.
This year’s People’s Choice Award – as part of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year – is now open for voting, with the public able to vote on 25 shortlisted pictures.
Voting is open until 2pm on 2 February 2021, with a winner being crowned soon after that.
As for the pictures, they include everything from a zebra head being smuggled through an airport to a cosy-looking red squirrel. One thing they all have in common, though, is just how stunning they are.
Have a look at the other entries below, and cast your vote on the Natural History Museum Website.
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