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.
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
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SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .