LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London. Aware of her hitchhikers, the female red deer seems unfazed as the starlings arrive. The scene was photographed by 16-year-old student Samuel Aron on a day out in Richmond Park, London. Samuel, of Watford, says: ‘I have seen this behaviour before from starlings, but I have never seen so many on one deer.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .