STAR-TI-LING: 40,000 STARLINGS MIMIC HITCHCOCK'S THE BIRDS- This could be the fearsome scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds as a flock of 40,000 starlings bask in the heat of a wonderful British sunset. The extraordinary light and shadows echoes the 1960s hit film as huge numbers of the birds appear ready to descend and attack earth below. Fortunately it was actually a far more peaceful setting on Brighton Pier as the amazing murmuration of the birds gathered around the coastline of the seaside resort. They swooped around in the winter sun in February this year, as captured by Hove based photographer Alan Mackenzie. He said despite the large numbers of birds, they have dramatically dwindled in recent decades.Alan, 32, said: "Moments like this make me proud to live on such a beautiful planet and appreciative of the fact that, as a human living in the modern world, I am privileged enough to observe it all
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
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 .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
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 .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .