A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy. Jacopo Rigotti, of Val Di Cembra, Trento, Italy, photographed the bird as she flew towards her nest, located in the trunk of a black pine tree, before feeding her hungry chicks a beakful of insects. The 25-year-old photographer says: "I decided to set up the camera on a tripod at the base of the tree, along with a flash that would help to prevent shadows in the photographs."
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .