From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
