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.
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
