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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .