PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner. The adult barn swallow arrives and hovers in mid-air, with an insect hanging from its beak. The six-legged treat is then delivered directly into the young bird’s open mouth, with the mother bird still hovering above. Wildlife photographer Menno Schaefer, of Zaandam, Netherlands, captured the moment during a trip to an open field in Spaarnwoude, a village north of Amsterdam.
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
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 .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
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 .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .