Oregon Birding Association Photo Contest Themes

2026

Month Theme Notes Time Period
March Owl-less Any species photographed in Oregon except owls Previous 2.5 months
April Waterless Any species photographed in Oregon without water Previous 2.5 months
May Spring (Open) Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 2.5 months
June Passerines / All Time Your best Oregon Passerine from anytime No Restriction*
July Flowers  Any species photographed with flowers in Oregon Previous 6 months
August Summer (open) Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 2.5 months
September Flight Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 6 months
October Black & White Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 6 months
November Fall (Open) Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 2.5 months
December Snowbird / All Time Best Oregon bird in snow from anytime No Restriction*

2027

January Story** Any Oregon species photo that has a story Previous 6 months
Feb Winter (Open) Any species photographed in Oregon Previous 2.5 months
March Owl-less Any species photographed in Oregon except owls Previous 6 months
April Action Any species photographed in Oregon animated or in action Previous 6 months
Black Oystercatchers in Tillamook County by Bob O’Brien (First place December 2023)

 

*Please do not submit photos entered in a previous OBA contest.

**A description or story (100 words or less) of what’s happening in the photo (e.g., birds in surprising places, interacting with something, catching prey, being humorous, how you got the shot, etc.)