These award-winning photographs capture rarely seen wildlife and landscapes
California Academy of Sciences competition celebrates photographers who communicate science
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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW A male black grouse perches over Norway’s northern coastline, fluffing himself up in hopes of attracting a mate. This image won the 2019 grand prize in the California Academy of Sciences’ annual nature photography competition.
Audun Rikardsen