Sixth Annual Teatown Hudson River EagleFest®
2026 Photo Contest: Eagles & Raptors of the Hudson Valley

Calling all nature photographers!

Teatown’s Sixth Annual EagleFest Photo Contest, in honor and memory of Ed Mertz, celebrates the majesty of eagles and other raptors right here in the Hudson Valley.

Submit your best shots of Bald Eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, or other local birds of prey captured in our region. This year, entries are divided into two categories:

  • Eagles of the Hudson Valley
  • Raptors & Birds of Prey of the Hudson Valley

Submissions open Monday, December 15, 2025, and close Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. (Submission detail to come.) Winners will be featured on Teatown’s website and social media channels.

Prizes include:

  • Teatown membership or tickets to Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest® 
  • Teatown merch prize pack
  • Feature in our e-newsletter and Instagram

2024 Winners of the annual Teatown Hudson River EagleFest Photography Competition

First Place: “Untitled” Bald Eagle by Nate Nelson

Second Place: “Two Peas in a Pod” by Hector Cordero

Third Place: “Proud Profile, Tough Talons” by David Margulis