Bird Madness: Championship 2013

After many tough head-to-head competitions in our Soaring Sixteen, Egret Eight, and Feathered Four rounds, we’ve finally made it to the championship of Bird Madness. Thanks for casting nearly 2,500 votes and making this tournament such a success! We can’t wait to see which of these two amazing images you crown your People’s Choice Bird Madness Winner.

Photo: Linda Hoopes

Photo: Fi Rust

In the , the chickadee took the victory with 74% of the votes. For the title, that image goes up again the American kestrel (). You have until Thursday to pick your favorite. The ultimate victor of Bird Madness will appear on , along with a story about how he or she captured the amazing shot.

Vote here! As we said, voting closes on Thursday., Jan. 17. This is it...don’t miss your final chance to click your pick.

After you vote, check out which images our esteemed judges crowned the of the 4th annual ÃÛèÖAPP Magazine Photo Awards. Plus, , with judge and Nature’s Best Photography editor Steve Freligh.