Bird Photograpaher of the Year 2025

“Squabbling Gannets”

Under 12 - Silver

Jamie was named Runner-Up in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 competition with her image “Squabbling Gannets.”

Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) is an international competition celebrating exceptional bird photography and the photographers behind it. The annual awards attract entries from around the world and are recognised for promoting both artistic excellence and an appreciation of birdlife.

Jamie’s photograph was taken at Bempton Cliffs, an RSPB reserve on the Yorkshire coast and one of the UK’s key seabird nesting sites. During the summer breeding season, tens of thousands of northern gannets gather on the sheer chalk cliffs, creating a constant whirl of movement and sound.

The image captures a split-second interaction between two gannets in dispute over territory on a crowded ledge. Shot in challenging coastal light and conditions, the photograph highlights the intensity and social dynamics within the colony.