Corry Clinton took first place in the Bandelier National Monument Year of the Bird Photo Contest with the above photo of an osprey in mid-flight. The theme of the contest was the beauty of birds in nature. Photo Courtesy NPS

Second place was awarded to Tom Leith for his photo of a curve-billed thrasher in its natural habitat. Photo Courtesy NPS

Carroll Thomson won third place for his photo of a duck landing in the Bosque del Apache. Photo Courtesy NPS

Honorable Mention was awarded to Corry Clinton for her photo of a Great Horned Owl. Photo Courtesy NPS