"Best Bird of the Festival"
PHOTO CONTEST
Sponsored by Penatangear in Kincardine
The Festival Committee is so pleased to announce the winner of this year's “Best Bird of the Festival” Photo Contest. Many of the images submitted were very worthy of the title, however only one could be chosen and we’re thrilled with the selection.
Congratulations to Kiah Jasper, whose photo of a Canada Warbler has been chosen as the winner!
Kiah is shown receiving a Fjällräven pack sack for his winning photo in the Penatangear “Best Bird of the Festival - 2025” photo contest. Thanks to Penatangear for sponsoring this event and for the pack sack prize donation.
His image shows the bird sitting in full profile perched atop a cedar branch that sweeps diagonally across the frame, lending an appealing symmetry and some habitat context to the composition. The uncluttered background of muted greenery allows the birds’ colours to shine. The image captures the bird in full song with its head thrown back, showing off its bright yellow throat and belly, bold black necklace, and yellow spectacles. Picture perfect!
Canada Warbler Kiah Jasper
We wish to thank all the photographers who submitted such a range of wonderful images.
A number of the images that also caught our eye are featured below:
.jpeg/BBF_Blackburnian%20Warbler_Sean%20Bates(1)__360x240.jpeg) Blackburnian Warbler |  Broad-winged Hawk |  Gray Catbird |
 Green Heron |  Mourning Warbler |  Pileated Woodpecker |
 Red-eyed Vireo |  Rose-breasted Grosbeak |  Yellow-throated Vireo |