OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled. Taken aback, he sits with his hands clasped and jaw dropped. The surprised eastern grey squirrel was photographed by Lithuanian photographer Giedrius Stakauskas, 38, on a trip to Bushy Park in London. ‘Even though his little face looks like he’s in a state of complete surprise, he was actually yawning and very sleepy,’ says Giedrius, now of London.
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .