BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera. After spending a morning stealing a stash of nuts and seed from his squirrel friends, he sits down to enjoy his well-earned lunch. The pictures of this cheeky squirrel were captured by emergency services worker Claire Hartley, 35, on a trip to Hartsholme Park, near Lincoln. “Several squirrels had been competing to get as many nuts as possible,” says Claire, of Lincoln.
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .