FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat. Aerial shots of some of the TWO-MILLION pink flying birds that gather to feed in the world's largest desert lake resemble the type of tiny pink microbes they eat and give them their distinctive pink colour. But if you look a little closer you'll see the fantastic feathered creatures skimming gently over the serene waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya's spectacular Rift Valley. Travel photographer Michael Poliza, 55, from Hamburg in Germany travelled to the great lakes of Kenya and Tanzania to take these extraordinary pictures of Africa from above. 'These lakes are each an absolute flamingo paradise,' he said.
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
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 .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .