A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park. Pictured at the beginning of rutting season, the stag can barely see through a mass of leaves tangled in his antlers as he parades around a small group of deer. The scene was photographed by accountant Val Saxby during an early morning visit to the park, located in Richmond upon Thames in south-west London. The 55-year-old, of Shaftesbury, Dorset, says: “I spotted the stag with six females amongst an avenue of trees in the park."
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .