The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers has revealed the winners of the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 competition in aid of RSPB.

Now in its eighth year, this prestigious competition has grown into a renowned platform for showcasing the beauty and diversity of birdlife through the work of talented photographers from around the world. Since its inception, it has raised nearly £20,000 in support of vital conservation initiatives led by the RSPB.

With over 2,200 photographs submitted from around the globe, the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has revealed a stunning celebration of avian beauty, from kingfishers and bald eagles to owls, flamingos, and countless species beyond. The diversity and quality of the entries have been truly breathtaking. Gary Neville from Surrey, England, has won the overall prize with a spectacular photo of a dalmatian pelican, second place was awarded to Maggie Bullock from Cheshire, England and third place was awarded to again Gary Neville.

SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year winner, Stunning Dalmatian Pelican by Gary Neville

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Dalmatian Pelican
Image: Gary Neville

About his winning image, Gary says, ”The image was taken in Lake Kerkini in northern Greece. The lake, actually a man-made reservoir, is rich in wildlife and is especially renowned for its Dalmatian Pelicans, a favourite subject among photographers worldwide. I captured this image while leaning over the side of a boat, keeping my camera away from the surface of the water, whist watching the Dalmatian pelicans slowly get closer and closer to the boat in anticipation of a fish from the boatman – the fish are considered low quality and unsuitable for sale, and are instead thrown back to the local wildlife.”

Image: Maggie Bullock
Image: Gary Neville

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