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Bald Eagle Sighting Iconic Raptor
A Bald Eagle perches on a tree at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Florida. These majestic raptors are the national bird of the United States since 1782. Lake Apopka's wetlands support a wide variety of wildlife, making the area a popular destination for nature lovers. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto) -
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Bald Eagle Sighting Iconic Raptor
A Bald Eagle perches on a tree at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Florida. These majestic raptors are the national bird of the United States since 1782. Lake Apopka's wetlands support a wide variety of wildlife, making the area a popular destination for nature lovers. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto) -
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Bald Eagle Sighting Iconic Raptor
A Bald Eagle perches on a tree at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Florida. These majestic raptors are the national bird of the United States since 1782. Lake Apopka's wetlands support a wide variety of wildlife, making the area a popular destination for nature lovers. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto) -
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Bald Eagle Sighting Iconic Raptor
A Bald Eagle perches on a tree at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Florida. These majestic raptors are the national bird of the United States since 1782. Lake Apopka's wetlands support a wide variety of wildlife, making the area a popular destination for nature lovers. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto) -
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Bald Eagle Sighting Iconic Raptor
A Bald Eagle perches on a tree at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Florida. These majestic raptors are the national bird of the United States since 1782. Lake Apopka's wetlands support a wide variety of wildlife, making the area a popular destination for nature lovers. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto) -
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Cattle Egret In Nepal
A cattle egret perches on a tree in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on August 21, 2025. Cattle egrets are commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields across Nepal. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Cattle Egret In Nepal
A cattle egret perches on a tree in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on August 21, 2025. Cattle egrets are commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields across Nepal. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Cattle Egret In Nepal
A cattle egret perches on a tree in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on August 21, 2025. Cattle egrets are commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural fields across Nepal. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Toronto, Canada
A Red-tailed Hawk perches in a tree at High Park in Toronto, Canada, on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Arrush Chopra/NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Toronto, Canada
A Tree Swallow perches on a tree branch amidst dense green foliage in Don Valley Brick Works Park in Toronto, Canada, on August 9, 2025. (Photo by Arrush Chopra/NurPhoto) -
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FEATURE - Papageientaucher hat Fotokamera beschlagnahmt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley/REX/Shutterstock (8888684e)
Puffin perches on a camera
Puffin sitting on a camera, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales - 25 Jun 2017
This cheeky puffin is supposed to be the focus of photographer's cameras but it would appear that it would rather be the one behind the lens! The little bird decided that this camera made the perfect perch after a photographer placed it down for a moment. With his fellow snapper's equipment out of action Drew Buckley managed to capture the humorous moment. The charismatic puffins that call Skomer Island home during the summer as a big draw for animals fans and photographers alike. Home to one of the most important puffin colonies in the country, Skomer is a birdwatcher's dream. The two mile by 1.5 mile island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast. It boasts sheltered bays, exposed headlands, towering offshore rocks and shaded inlets - perfect for the birds that flock there in huge numbers each year.
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FEATURE - Papageientaucher hat Fotokamera beschlagnahmt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley/REX/Shutterstock (8888684c)
Puffin perches on a camera
Puffin sitting on a camera, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales - 25 Jun 2017
This cheeky puffin is supposed to be the focus of photographer's cameras but it would appear that it would rather be the one behind the lens! The little bird decided that this camera made the perfect perch after a photographer placed it down for a moment. With his fellow snapper's equipment out of action Drew Buckley managed to capture the humorous moment. The charismatic puffins that call Skomer Island home during the summer as a big draw for animals fans and photographers alike. Home to one of the most important puffin colonies in the country, Skomer is a birdwatcher's dream. The two mile by 1.5 mile island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast. It boasts sheltered bays, exposed headlands, towering offshore rocks and shaded inlets - perfect for the birds that flock there in huge numbers each year.
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FEATURE - Papageientaucher hat Fotokamera beschlagnahmt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley/REX/Shutterstock (8888684a)
Puffin perches on a camera
Puffin sitting on a camera, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales - 25 Jun 2017
This cheeky puffin is supposed to be the focus of photographer's cameras but it would appear that it would rather be the one behind the lens! The little bird decided that this camera made the perfect perch after a photographer placed it down for a moment. With his fellow snapper's equipment out of action Drew Buckley managed to capture the humorous moment. The charismatic puffins that call Skomer Island home during the summer as a big draw for animals fans and photographers alike. Home to one of the most important puffin colonies in the country, Skomer is a birdwatcher's dream. The two mile by 1.5 mile island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast. It boasts sheltered bays, exposed headlands, towering offshore rocks and shaded inlets - perfect for the birds that flock there in huge numbers each year.
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FEATURE - Papageientaucher hat Fotokamera beschlagnahmt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley/REX/Shutterstock (8888684d)
Puffin perches on a camera
Puffin sitting on a camera, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales - 25 Jun 2017
This cheeky puffin is supposed to be the focus of photographer's cameras but it would appear that it would rather be the one behind the lens! The little bird decided that this camera made the perfect perch after a photographer placed it down for a moment. With his fellow snapper's equipment out of action Drew Buckley managed to capture the humorous moment. The charismatic puffins that call Skomer Island home during the summer as a big draw for animals fans and photographers alike. Home to one of the most important puffin colonies in the country, Skomer is a birdwatcher's dream. The two mile by 1.5 mile island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast. It boasts sheltered bays, exposed headlands, towering offshore rocks and shaded inlets - perfect for the birds that flock there in huge numbers each year.
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FEATURE - Papageientaucher hat Fotokamera beschlagnahmt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Drew Buckley/REX/Shutterstock (8888684b)
Puffin perches on a camera
Puffin sitting on a camera, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales - 25 Jun 2017
This cheeky puffin is supposed to be the focus of photographer's cameras but it would appear that it would rather be the one behind the lens! The little bird decided that this camera made the perfect perch after a photographer placed it down for a moment. With his fellow snapper's equipment out of action Drew Buckley managed to capture the humorous moment. The charismatic puffins that call Skomer Island home during the summer as a big draw for animals fans and photographers alike. Home to one of the most important puffin colonies in the country, Skomer is a birdwatcher's dream. The two mile by 1.5 mile island lies just off the Pembrokeshire coast. It boasts sheltered bays, exposed headlands, towering offshore rocks and shaded inlets - perfect for the birds that flock there in huge numbers each year.
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FEATURE - Winter in West Yorkshire
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Harry Whitehead/REX/Shutterstock (7427173b)
A robin redbreast perches upon a wired fence, during snowy conditions, near Leeds
Seasonal weather, West Yorkshire, UK - 09 Nov 2016
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REPORTAGE - Fotosammlung dokumentiert Nordirland-Konflikt
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Valerio Berdini/REX/Shutterstock (8459183k)
A girl jumps between the remains of two columns at Mussenden Temple. Located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry, the temple perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland.
Photo collection explores history of the troubles in Northern Ireland - Apr 2015
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/t5rq
As Northern Ireland goes to the polls today (2 March 2017) photographer Valerio Berdini has released a photo collection exploring the troubled history of the country. Voters in Northern Ireland are voting today as part of the Assembly Election following the resignation of former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Valerio comments: "As part of an ongoing series of projects exploring Brexit and the repercussion on the United Kingdom equilibrium, series explores Northern Ireland in its most controversial history". "The Troubles" is the common name for the conflict that distressed Northern Ireland. It began in the late 60s and ended with the Belfast "Good Friday" Agreement of '98.
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673w)
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
Capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs but weigh in at around 55 kg and grow up to a metre long. They live in grassy wetla...
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673p)
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Pantanal, Poconé, Brazil. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) looking for insects to feed on.
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673v)
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
Capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs but weigh in at around 55 kg and grow up to a metre long. They live in grassy wetla...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/BQIKCRVGS
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673o)
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
Capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs but weigh in at around 55 kg and grow up to a metre long. They live in grassy wetla...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/BQIKCRVGS
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673g)
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Pantanal, Poconé, Brazil. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) looking for insects to feed on.
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673n)
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Pantanal, Poconé, Brazil. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) jumping to catch insect.
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673h)
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Pantanal, Poconé, Brazil. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) looking for insects to feed on.
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
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Bird perches on a capybara using it as a launchpad to catch insects, Pantanal, Pocone, Brazil - April 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Williams/REX (3850673c)
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Pantanal, Poconé, Brazil. Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) looking for insects to feed on.
Brazilian Bother: Yellow Bird Bothers Capybara
This hapless capybara seems to be having just as much bother as certain football teams in Brazil.
A cheeky bird hitching a ride and free meal on the back of a giant rodent has been captured by a British wildlife photographer.
Paul Williams, 34, observed the cattle tyrant in Brazil's Pantanal region on the back of a pig-sized capybara, the largest rodent in the world.
The bird was spotted doing acrobatic somersaults as it used the animal's back as a launch platform for catching insects - and the capybara didn't look impressed.
As the name suggests, the cattle tyrants sometimes perch on the backs of cattle and horses to catch insects flushed by the livestock. But this cheeky bird was also feasting on the semi aquatic mammal's fur - possibly for ticks.
The giant rodent disturbed insects as it grazed on grass, which were then quickly snapped up by the somersaulting bird.
Paul, who works for the BBC Natural History Unit, said: "It was quite funny to see this little bird riding on top of this massive rodent. It was as if the bird was commanding it to march on, and whispering directions in it's ear"
"He looked quite happy hitching a free ride and getting a meal. He ate from the capybara's fur then snapped up any insects the rodent disturbed while eating amongst the grass and water hyacinth.
"You could see the bird jumping up in the air and doing somersaults to catch the insects. I thought that it was quite a sight, but judging by the capybara's expression he didn't agree.
"This sort of relationship is quite a common occurrence and several species of birds increase their feeding rate by associating with capybara or other large mammals."
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Yellow-headed caracara eats insects from a capybara's behind, Estancia Rincon del Socorro, Argentina - Aug 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by www.trogontours.net / Rex Features (1900454a)
(Pic 1) A yellow-headed caracara bird perches on the back of a capybara
Rodent's Rear Offers Fine-Dining For Bug-Eating Bird
Free-loaders; you either get worked up about them, or, as with this placid capybara, just ignore them.
The patience of this cool-headed example of the world's largest rodent must be applauded as a cheeky bird was pecking at its BUM.
It may look unsightly but the rodent's rear offered fine-dining for this bug-eating bird, a yellow-headed caracara.
And the capybara didn't mind as the feathered feeder was removing pesky insects from its fur.
Photographer Nate Chappell captured the hilarious scene in Argentina's Ibera Wetlands.
He explains: "I photographed this yellow-headed caracara feeding from the rear end of this capybara, I believe the caracara was feeding on insects, possibly ticks.
"The bird landed on the capy's back, plopped onto the ground and started looking for any insects in the rodent's fur.
"At one point it used its talons to grab the capybara in order to get a better grip and feed longer from the rear.
"Surprisingly, this didn't seem to bother the capy as it just went about its business feeding on the grass.
"I think the capybara gets some benefit from the caracara removing unwanted insect pests from its body, so it doesn't mind what must be slightly painful when the caracara grabs it with its talons."
Nate says this is an example of what biologists call symbiosis, a close association of two creatures of different species that live together, often to their mutual benefit.
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest rodent in the world. Its closest relatives include chinchillas and guinea pigs. It lives in South America, populating savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water.
It is a highly social species and can be found...
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Best of Wildlife Photography Paul Goldstein - 2012
Please Credit: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/Rex Features. Editorial Use Only. No advertising, merchandising or books without photographer's permission.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Goldstein / Rex Features (1614298d)
"Black & White" - A Roller perches on a zebra's back, Masai Mara, Kenya, Laughing zebras, an elephant blocking the sunset and a clapping baby penguin - Paul Goldstein has seen them all through his viewfinder.
And who would have known you would find a giraffe at the end of a rainbow?
The professional photographer and guide for Exodus Travels has witnessed stunning sights in his adventures in far-flung locations from the Arctic to the plains of the Masai Mara.
This gallery offers a snapshot of some of his most stunning images.
Gold Standard: Wildlife Photography by Paul Goldstein
Laughing zebras, an elephant blocking the sunset and a clapping baby penguin - Paul Goldstein has seen them all through his viewfinder.
And who would have known you would find a giraffe at the end of a rainbow?
The professional photographer and guide for Exodus Travels has witnessed stunning sights in his adventures in far-flung locations from the Arctic to the plains of the Masai Mara. This gallery offers a snapshot of some of his most stunning images.
Paul, 50, from Wimbledon explains: "I first picked up a camera when I was about 10 in 1975 and my first job in the travel industry was in '83. I started photographing seriously over 17 years ago. I was working in travel and I loved wildlife, so it evolved naturally.
"I lead photographic expeditions to the Polar regions, Kenya and India. During game drives I like to push people hard so they can get the most from their cameras, but without the camera dominating the safari. I don't want them to just record species.
"There's a huge difference between a snapshot and a photograph. A photograph suggests diligence, graft and imagination."...
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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A baby bird didn't get in a flap when it cheekily landed on a girl for a snack.
The juvenile hummingbird seemed more than happy to be around humans when it perched on 22-year-old Abby's hand to sup sugar water.
Erin Neese took the amazing shots while hanging around with friends in her backyard in Newark, Ohio.
She explains: "It was warm outside and we were around the house most of the day. This baby hummingbird would perch on the porch railing and didn't seem bothered by having people walk by him.
"He tired quickly and was pretty happy when he learned that he could get food (sugar water) from us! It was an amazing thing to be able to feed the little guy!"
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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A baby bird didn't get in a flap when it cheekily landed on a girl for a snack.
The juvenile hummingbird seemed more than happy to be around humans when it perched on 22-year-old Abby's hand to sup sugar water.
Erin Neese took the amazing shots while hanging around with friends in her backyard in Newark, Ohio.
She explains: "It was warm outside and we were around the house most of the day. This baby hummingbird would perch on the porch railing and didn't seem bothered by having people walk by him.
"He tired quickly and was pretty happy when he learned that he could get food (sugar water) from us! It was an amazing thing to be able to feed the little guy!"
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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Juvenile hummingbird perches and feeds from the hand of Abby, 22 (crop)
Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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A baby bird didn't get in a flap when it cheekily landed on a girl for a snack.
The juvenile hummingbird seemed more than happy to be around humans when it perched on 22-year-old Abby's hand to sup sugar water.
Erin Neese took the amazing shots while hanging around with friends in her backyard in Newark, Ohio.
She explains: "It was warm outside and we were around the house most of the day. This baby hummingbird would perch on the porch railing and didn't seem bothered by having people walk by him.
"He tired quickly and was pretty happy when he learned that he could get food (sugar water) from us! It was an amazing thing to be able to feed the little guy!"
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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Juvenile hummingbird perches and feeds from the hand of Abby, 22
Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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A baby bird didn't get in a flap when it cheekily landed on a girl for a snack.
The juvenile hummingbird seemed more than happy to be around humans when it perched on 22-year-old Abby's hand to sup sugar water.
Erin Neese took the amazing shots while hanging around with friends in her backyard in Newark, Ohio.
She explains: "It was warm outside and we were around the house most of the day. This baby hummingbird would perch on the porch railing and didn't seem bothered by having people walk by him.
"He tired quickly and was pretty happy when he learned that he could get food (sugar water) from us! It was an amazing thing to be able to feed the little guy!"
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Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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Juvenile hummingbird perches and feeds from the hand of Abby, 22 (crop)
Baby hummingbird feeds from humans, Newark, Ohio, America - Jul 2012
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A baby bird didn't get in a flap when it cheekily landed on a girl for a snack.
The juvenile hummingbird seemed more than happy to be around humans when it perched on 22-year-old Abby's hand to sup sugar water.
Erin Neese took the amazing shots while hanging around with friends in her backyard in Newark, Ohio.
She explains: "It was warm outside and we were around the house most of the day. This baby hummingbird would perch on the porch railing and didn't seem bothered by having people walk by him.
"He tired quickly and was pretty happy when he learned that he could get food (sugar water) from us! It was an amazing thing to be able to feed the little guy!"
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Quail perches on a buzzard's wing, Lake Como, Italy - 12 Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Francesco Renzi/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1370698a )
Buzz Off! Plucky Quail Uses Buzzard As Perch
This plucky quail certainly ruffled a few feathers by narrowly escaping a ferocious attack after brazenly perching on the wing of a buzzard.
The small bird found itself in the David and Goliath scenario when it unwittingly got in a flap with one of its biggest predators.
Incredibly, the fortunate bird managed to escape unscathed from the action, and the buzzard had to make do with going hungry.
Photographer Francesco Renzi captured the remarkable moments one morning while cloaked in camouflage in order to get up close and personal with the birds.
The 45-year-old said: "I was taking photographs for hours and nothing was really happening, but in a second that all changed.
"I heard a noise and quickly turned round in time to see a quail land right in front of my hiding place in the middle of the meadow.
"I took some photos of it and suddenly a buzzard swooped down, aiming for the quail.
"Somehow it managed to miss the target and incredibly the quail just hopped on to the wing of the aggressor.
"I couldn't believe what was happening right in front of my camera. It lasted a few seconds, the buzzard was clearly surprised and then a tractor noise disturbed the pair.
"The quail then flew away while the buzzard was still trying to work out what was going on.
"It was amazing and while it happened I had stopped breathing, I was just trying to keep focused and take as many photos as I could of the action."
The father of two, who took the photographs near Lake Como in Italy, added: "When you have the chance to witness moments like this, it doesn't matter if it's cold or if you're tired, all that is forgotten.
"The only thing you feel is gratitude, happiness and a boost of energy to go on discovering nature's new incredible mo...
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Quail perches on a buzzard's wing, Lake Como, Italy - 12 Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1370698b )
Buzz Off! Plucky Quail Uses Buzzard As Perch
This plucky quail certainly ruffled a few feathers by narrowly escaping a ferocious attack after brazenly perching on the wing of a buzzard.
The small bird found itself in the David and Goliath scenario when it unwittingly got in a flap with one of its biggest predators.
Incredibly, the fortunate bird managed to escape unscathed from the action, and the buzzard had to make do with going hungry.
Photographer Francesco Renzi captured the remarkable moments one morning while cloaked in camouflage in order to get up close and personal with the birds.
The 45-year-old said: "I was taking photographs for hours and nothing was really happening, but in a second that all changed.
"I heard a noise and quickly turned round in time to see a quail land right in front of my hiding place in the middle of the meadow.
"I took some photos of it and suddenly a buzzard swooped down, aiming for the quail.
"Somehow it managed to miss the target and incredibly the quail just hopped on to the wing of the aggressor.
"I couldn't believe what was happening right in front of my camera. It lasted a few seconds, the buzzard was clearly surprised and then a tractor noise disturbed the pair.
"The quail then flew away while the buzzard was still trying to work out what was going on.
"It was amazing and while it happened I had stopped breathing, I was just trying to keep focused and take as many photos as I could of the action."
The father of two, who took the photographs near Lake Como in Italy, added: "When you have the chance to witness moments like this, it doesn't matter if it's cold or if you're tired, all that is forgotten.
"The only thing you feel is gratitude, happiness and a boost of energy to go on discovering nature's new incredible moments."
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Quail perches on a buzzard's wing, Lake Como, Italy - 12 Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1370698c )
Buzz Off! Plucky Quail Uses Buzzard As Perch
This plucky quail certainly ruffled a few feathers by narrowly escaping a ferocious attack after brazenly perching on the wing of a buzzard.
The small bird found itself in the David and Goliath scenario when it unwittingly got in a flap with one of its biggest predators.
Incredibly, the fortunate bird managed to escape unscathed from the action, and the buzzard had to make do with going hungry.
Photographer Francesco Renzi captured the remarkable moments one morning while cloaked in camouflage in order to get up close and personal with the birds.
The 45-year-old said: "I was taking photographs for hours and nothing was really happening, but in a second that all changed.
"I heard a noise and quickly turned round in time to see a quail land right in front of my hiding place in the middle of the meadow.
"I took some photos of it and suddenly a buzzard swooped down, aiming for the quail.
"Somehow it managed to miss the target and incredibly the quail just hopped on to the wing of the aggressor.
"I couldn't believe what was happening right in front of my camera. It lasted a few seconds, the buzzard was clearly surprised and then a tractor noise disturbed the pair.
"The quail then flew away while the buzzard was still trying to work out what was going on.
"It was amazing and while it happened I had stopped breathing, I was just trying to keep focused and take as many photos as I could of the action."
The father of two, who took the photographs near Lake Como in Italy, added: "When you have the chance to witness moments like this, it doesn't matter if it's cold or if you're tired, all that is forgotten.
"The only thing you feel is gratitude, happiness and a boost of energy to go on discovering nature's new incredible moments."
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Best of Wildlife Photography Paul Goldstein - 2012
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"Black & White" - A Roller perches on a zebra's back, Masai Mara, Kenya
Best of Wildlife Photography Paul Goldstein - 2012
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Amateur photographer spends 12 months setting up shot to capture kingfisher diving for a minnow, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland - 25 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Noel Marry/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1276708d )
Animal Lover Waits 12 Months To Capture Kingfisher Dive
A dedicated animal lover got this perfect photo of a kingfisher catching a fish after patiently spending a whole year setting up the shot.
After months of fruitless waiting Noel Marry was close to giving up on his dream of photographing the brightly coloured bird diving underwater for a minnow.
However, just as he was about to abandon his quest his efforts were rewarded with these stunning pictures.
In order to capture the shots he built a fish tank in which he placed a minnow before almost completely submerging it in Broadmeadow River in County Dublin, Ireland.
He then built a tempting perch above the tank and over the course of several months a kingfisher got used to fishing its lunch out of the tank.
Noel, 53, got the idea after watching a BBC documentary about the notoriously shy bird.
Gradually, he was able to lift the tank further out of the water in order to get a clearer shot.
Eventually he was able to snap the bird with the tank completely out of the river as it dived headlong into the water to catch its prey.
Noel built a hide for himself metres away from the tank so he didn't scare off the bird and operated the camera by a remote control.
Noel said: "I was absolutely delighted when I got the set of photos. I would sit and wait for hours with my camera and sometimes the bird wouldn't even show up.
"I was starting to get downhearted and just when I thought about packing it all in it just happened. It was really special".
He added: "I use a remote operated camera so I didn't even know whether I had the photos until I checked.
"I was nervous because the week before I thought I got the snaps but my camera had jammed after it took the first frame.
"The camera takes 10 shots a second and it has to be quick be...
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Amateur photographer spends 12 months setting up shot to capture kingfisher diving for a minnow, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland - 25 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Noel Marry/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1276708e )
Animal Lover Waits 12 Months To Capture Kingfisher Dive
A dedicated animal lover got this perfect photo of a kingfisher catching a fish after patiently spending a whole year setting up the shot.
After months of fruitless waiting Noel Marry was close to giving up on his dream of photographing the brightly coloured bird diving underwater for a minnow.
However, just as he was about to abandon his quest his efforts were rewarded with these stunning pictures.
In order to capture the shots he built a fish tank in which he placed a minnow before almost completely submerging it in Broadmeadow River in County Dublin, Ireland.
He then built a tempting perch above the tank and over the course of several months a kingfisher got used to fishing its lunch out of the tank.
Noel, 53, got the idea after watching a BBC documentary about the notoriously shy bird.
Gradually, he was able to lift the tank further out of the water in order to get a clearer shot.
Eventually he was able to snap the bird with the tank completely out of the river as it dived headlong into the water to catch its prey.
Noel built a hide for himself metres away from the tank so he didn't scare off the bird and operated the camera by a remote control.
Noel said: "I was absolutely delighted when I got the set of photos. I would sit and wait for hours with my camera and sometimes the bird wouldn't even show up.
"I was starting to get downhearted and just when I thought about packing it all in it just happened. It was really special".
He added: "I use a remote operated camera so I didn't even know whether I had the photos until I checked.
"I was nervous because the week before I thought I got the snaps but my camera had jammed after it took the first frame.
"The camera takes 10 shots a second and it has to be quick be...
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Amateur photographer spends 12 months setting up shot to capture kingfisher diving for a minnow, Swords, County Dublin, Ireland - 25 Jan 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Noel Marry/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1276708f )
Animal Lover Waits 12 Months To Capture Kingfisher Dive
A dedicated animal lover got this perfect photo of a kingfisher catching a fish after patiently spending a whole year setting up the shot.
After months of fruitless waiting Noel Marry was close to giving up on his dream of photographing the brightly coloured bird diving underwater for a minnow.
However, just as he was about to abandon his quest his efforts were rewarded with these stunning pictures.
In order to capture the shots he built a fish tank in which he placed a minnow before almost completely submerging it in Broadmeadow River in County Dublin, Ireland.
He then built a tempting perch above the tank and over the course of several months a kingfisher got used to fishing its lunch out of the tank.
Noel, 53, got the idea after watching a BBC documentary about the notoriously shy bird.
Gradually, he was able to lift the tank further out of the water in order to get a clearer shot.
Eventually he was able to snap the bird with the tank completely out of the river as it dived headlong into the water to catch its prey.
Noel built a hide for himself metres away from the tank so he didn't scare off the bird and operated the camera by a remote control.
Noel said: "I was absolutely delighted when I got the set of photos. I would sit and wait for hours with my camera and sometimes the bird wouldn't even show up.
"I was starting to get downhearted and just when I thought about packing it all in it just happened. It was really special".
He added: "I use a remote operated camera so I didn't even know whether I had the photos until I checked.
"I was nervous because the week before I thought I got the snaps but my camera had jammed after it took the first frame.
"The camera takes 10 shots a second and it has to be quick be...
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Damselfly perches on the nose of a frog, Gerona, Spain - 12 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1253117a )
Hungry Frog Nose What's For Lunch
This frog doesn't bat an eyelid as a baby damselfly perches on its nose oblivious to the fact it could be moments away from becoming lunch.
The bug eyed amphibian remains cool as the damselfly larvae brazenly crawls over its nose.
Amateur photographer Jim Hoffman captured the intimate moment after he put the creatures from his pond into an aquarium while he removed the algae.
The 50-year-old was stunned when the damselfly swam over to the frog and clambered on to it.
The underwater frog was standing on its hind legs pressed up against the glass when Jim used a high power lens to get the snap.
Jim, from Gerona, Spain, said: "Since I was a child I've been fascinated with insects and amphibians so when I cleaned the pond I couldn't resist the opportunity to take some photos.
"The pond was really filthy so I decided to clean the algae and put all the creatures like the fish, frogs and damselflies in an aquarium.
"I started taking a few photos and suddenly the frog got up on its hindlegs against the glass underwater.
"At that moment one of the damselfly-larvae swam in the frog's direction and landed on his head right between the bulging eyes.
"To my surprise the frog didn't move from its spot and I seized the opportunity to take some pictures. I knew that this could be a great shot.
"I guess frogs don't eat underwater, so this one was not interested in the larva at all, luckily for me.
"It was a very special and rare moment and I was very satisfied with the result.
"Later on I put the animals as soon as possible back in their cleaned up habitat."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Jim Hoffman / Solent News / Rex Features
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715b )
A camouflaged Empusa Mantis larva perches on a twig
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Brave butterfly perches on snout of hungry cayman, Pantanal wetlands, Brazil - Apr 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stefan Huwiler/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175999b )
The brave butterfly perches on the hungry cayman's head
Brave butterfly perches on snout of hungry cayman, Pantanal wetlands, Brazil - Apr 2010
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Brave butterfly perches on snout of hungry cayman, Pantanal wetlands, Brazil - Apr 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stefan Huwiler/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175999a )
The brave butterfly perches on the hungry cayman's snout
Brave butterfly perches on snout of hungry cayman, Pantanal wetlands, Brazil - Apr 2010
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Richard Austin's 2010 'Animal Magic' calendar, Britain - Nov 2009
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Richard Austin's 2010 'Animal Magic' calendar, Britain - Nov 2009
A YEAR OF 'ANIMAL MAGIC'
A new calendar full of animal magic captures a host of cute creatures throughout the year.
Photographer Richard Austin is known as one of the best in the business at snapping unique animal images.
And he's gathered together just of a few of these for his 2010 'Animal Magic' Calendar.
This features a host of feathered, furred and hoofed animals braving the elements or making the most of the season.
In chilly January a pair of newborn lambs venture out in the snow wearing customised red plastic coats to keep them warm.
As the month of romance, February sees two mute swans creating the shape of a heart with their necks.
In March Lo the lamb gets a spring in her step as she explores some newly bloomed daffodils.
Eddie the Eagle Owl gives us all a wink in April, while a baby gosling peers out from amongst the garden flowers in May.
Lucy the Kune Kune pig sleeps in June after gorging herself on too many fermenting apples.
In July a rather menacing swan faces the camera full on, while a month on Bjorn the kitten takes it easy in a striped deckchair.
In September a harvest mouse nibbles on some tasty blackberries and a duckling takes a snooze amongst the falling leaves in October.
Meanwhile, a feisty zebra foal dashes through a stream in November.
As the year draws to a close a robin perches on a Christmas log in a picture perfect winter scene for December.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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