BirdsCaribbean’s Global Big Day (GBD) 2025— “a vibrant celebration of birds, Caribbean community, and spectacular photography”— took place in May. This year’s Best Bird Photo winners were Filippo Milani (Sint Maarten), First Place, “Brown Pelican” (shown above); Peter Rivera (Puerto Rico), Second Place, “Gray Kingbird” (shown below); and Jerome Foster (St. Lucia), Third Place, “Green-throated Carib” (shown below). Check out BirdsCaribbean for photos of these and other submissions. BirdsCaribbean describes:
Thank you to everyone who participated in our GDB team competition, submitted stunning photographs, and helped make this year’s Global Big Day one to remember. We’re excited to unveil the winners of our GBD 2025 Photo Contest! These photos beautifully capture the essence of Caribbean birds and the power of collective action to protect our natural heritage.
This day wouldn’t be possible without the infectious energy of our birding community, the dedication of our team leaders, and the generosity of our donors. Thank you for helping to keep our programs running, from youth education and conservation outreach to research and habitat protection, especially this year as we face the loss of critical federal funding.
Photography Award Winners 2025
We especially congratulate this year’s First Place Best Bird Photo winner, Filippo Milani from Sint Maarten! One judge commented, “I’m captivated by the lines and curves of the pelican’s body—the long wood-like beak, graceful, curved neck. and the intricate patterns and textures across its body. The viewer is drawn to the bird’s clear, watchful blue eye, framed by delicate pinkish bare skin, and bordered by striking black and buffy yellow. Overall, I think the composition, detail, and color make this image truly outstanding.” [. . .]
For more information, and to see other events, go to https://www.birdscaribbean.org/2025/06/birdscaribbean-global-big-day-2025-photography-awards/
If you’d like to #KeepBirdsCaribbeanSoaring, please consider making a donation at: https://givebutter.com/BCGBD2025
[Shown above: 1) by Filippo Milani: Brown Pelican, Sint Maarten; 2) by Peter Rivera:Gray Kingbird, Laguna de Cartagena, Lajas, PR; 3) by Jerome Foster:Green throated Carib, perched, Gros-Ilet, St. Lucia.]