These pictures were taken after Hurricane Irma when birds and animals had a hard time finding food and shelter within their natural habitat. I caught this little Suikerdiefje (yellow breast) longingly looking at the downed papaya tree which started to sprout some new leaves, but they were still too small to provide any kind of shelter.

This is an entry in the 2017 Heritage Photo Contest. Our theme this year is Rebirth. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.