A giant petrel, its white feathers stained red with blood; a cormorant, feasting on a school of small fish; a lone bird perched on a sea of solar panels. All were among the winning images of Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 .

The contest, in its 10th year, celebrates the beauty of birds while also supporting conservation efforts and raising awareness of the threats they face. This year’s contest attracted more than 25,000 image entries, all vying for the £3,000 ($4,000) grand prize.

Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman scooped it up for his striking image of a frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse. He took the image on the east coast of Sinaloa, Mexico, after more than a year of planning. Positioning his boat close to some small islands frequented by the seabirds, he

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