Short Description
The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers is pleased to announce that the Bird Photographer of the Year Competition in aid of RSPB is back for its 8th year runningand has raised over £16,138 in that time.
Colin Jones SINWP CEO says, “We’re thrilled to announce the return of our 2025 competition! This year, we’re asking for a small £1 donation per image, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the RSPB to support their vital work in protecting wildlife and the countryside you cherish. ”
He continues, “We can’t wait to see all your incredible images and, together, make a meaningful contribution to the RSPB. With your support, we hope to raise a significant donation to help protect wildlife and the countryside we all love! ”
Eligibility
Open to worldwide members and non-members alike.
Submission Requirements
- The work must be that of the entrant
- Images submitted must be no larger than 4,000 pixels on the longest side
- All entrants must be able to supply a high-resolution image (300dpi)
- No distinguishing marks on the images
- Copyright of the images remains with the photographer – The Society of Photographers (B.P.P.A. Ltd) recognises that the entrant, the author of the photograph, retains complete and full ownership of the copyright in each submission
- Entries can be used for publicity purposes only by The Society of Photographers (B.P.P.A. Ltd) and may be printed in our magazine Professional Imagemaker, also for promotional purposes.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Overall Winner
- Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 Trophy and Certificate
- One year Free Professional Membership to SINWP– which includes: entry to all of our membership only competitions – unrestricted access to our members’ photography forum – access to our members only Facebook group – listing on our directory – qualifications and distinctions through submission of images – the winner will also receive our magazine Professional Imagemaker for 12 months (valued at £150)
- A copy of Anthropics Collection (Valued at £229.95)
- Praetego UK – Safari camera double bean bag (Valued at £29.00)
- 2nd Place SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 Certificate
- 6 months Free Professional Membership to SINWP – which includes: entry to all of our membership-only competitions – unrestricted access to our members’ photography forum – access to our members-only Facebook group – listing on our directory – qualifications and distinctions through submission of images – the winner will also receive our magazine Professional Imagemaker for 6 months (valued at £75)
3rd place
- 3rd Place SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 Certificate
- 6 months Free Professional Membership to SINWP – which includes: entry to all of our membership-only competitions – unrestricted access to our members’ photography forum – access to our members-only Facebook group – listing on our directory – qualifications and distinctions through submission of images – the winner will also receive our magazine Professional Imagemaker for 6 months (valued at £75)
No cash alternatives will be given
Entry Fee
A minimum donation of £1 per image is requested and 100% of the donations will go straight to the RSPB to help them protect wildlife and the wider countryside you love.
Location
United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Website Link: https://sinwp.com/bird/
