Western Europe Collection (page 10)

Westward Ho! beach at sunrise, colourful sky at low tide and tidal pool, north Devon, UK. February

St. Marys Island, Northumberland, England; St. Marys Lighthouse
The Lighthouse, completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping, remained operational until 1984 when it was superseded by modern navigational techniques

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz, Speyer, Domgarten, cathedral park, fog, morning

France, Midi-Pyrenees Region, Haute-Garonne Department, Toulouse, Pont Neuf bridge, dawn

France, Paris, Eiffel Tower, sunset

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) adult male, in transitional plumage, standing on rock, Niederhorn, Swiss Alps, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, may

Northumberland, England; Hadrians Wall

Moon Over Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Highland Cow, County Donegal, Ireland

Cluster of Fly agaric mushrooms / fungi (Amanita muscaria) growing in coniferous woodland near Inverness, Scottish Highlands. Scotland, UK, October

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges, growing on St Georges Flower Bank, Bristol, UK, June

Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) detail of the eyes and mouth, United Kingdom, September

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) male stag roaring portrait, rut season, Jura, Scotland, UK, September

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding fledgling chicks in urban garden. Greater Manchester, UK. May

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England, UK, June

Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers. In damp woodland, Surrey, England, UK. May

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, in woodland, Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up, captive, Devon, UK, May

Dry-stone walls and barns in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England, UK, June 2016

Domestic cat kittens, age 3 weeks, in garden, France

Domestic dog, Weimaraner, puppy in garden, France

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Snow-covered Pine trees and clouds over Mont Blanc after a recent snowstorm, Les Houches, Haute-Savoie, France, February 2013

Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. The second largest Beech tree in England in foreground. November 2015

An Emigration of the Gaul in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon
3522023 An Emigration of the Gaul in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon; (add.info.: An emigration of the Gual in the Bronze Age by Ferdinand Cormon (1845-1924) a French painter

Crested newt (Triturus carnifex) Gelderland, The Netherlands, April. Winner of the Amphibians category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2015

Underwater shot of aquatic plants in an oxbow lake of the River Aare, Haftli nature Reserve, Buren an der Aare, Switzerland

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) during rut on lookout, Exmoor National Park, Somerset / Devon, England. October

Watercolour painting of Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries. Botanical illustration by Linda Pitkin

Weasel (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, running through deep snow, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Three Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kittens, aged six weeks, with their mother. Breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. July

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kitten, aged eight months, nuzzling its mother, breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. March

Female Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), Huan Huan, holding her female cub, Yuandudu, age 3 months, Beauval Zoo, St.Aignan, France, November 2021. Captive

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) with sunburst close to the surface, Cornwall, UK, .English Channel

Barn owls (Tyto alba) perched on tree branch, late evening. Northamptonshire, UK, May

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) female cubs aged 1 month in incubator, Beauval ZooPark, France 9 September 2021

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) female, Huan Huan, picking up her baby age 8 days, Beauval Zoo, France. 9 August 2021

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) adult with young on the back in the first morning light Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. May

Jackdaws (Corvus monedula) flying to winter roost. with motion blur, Deciduous wood near Bristol, UK. November

Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest. Freiburg, Black Forest National Park, Germany, October

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) pouncing on prey. London, UK. November

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

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"Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of Western Europe" A peaceful sight: two red squirrels curled up asleep in their lichen-filled nest box, showcasing the beauty of wildlife in Western Europe. Witnessing the power of nature: rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth on Ile de Sein, Armorique, reminding us of the untamed forces that shape this region. The mesmerizing dance of common swifts flying overhead in Wiltshire, UK, creates a digital composite image capturing their grace and agility against a summer sky. Loch an Eilein bathed in morning sun reveals its wooded edges within Cairngorms National Park, Scotland – a serene haven where nature thrives amidst breathtaking landscapes. Discovering the rugged allure of Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides; part of Lewis and Harris islands boasting pristine beaches and dramatic coastal vistas. Majestic Buachaille Etive Mor stands tall amidst Glen Etive near Glencoe, captivating all who venture into the Scottish Highlands with its awe-inspiring presence. As late evening light casts its golden glow upon The Rumps at Pentire Head in Cornwall, UK; take a stroll along Devon Coastal Path for unforgettable views along this picturesque coastline. Embarking on an adventure up Mount Snowdon via Miners Track reveals stunning vistas as you ascend towards the summit within Snowdonia National Park's majestic embrace. Following Offa's Dyke path leading to Moel Famau summit unveils panoramic views across Clwydian Mountain Range – an invigorating hike through history and natural wonders alike. Dive into tranquility beneath Ain's crystal-clear lake waters to discover a delicate water lily flower (Nymphaea alba) blooming gracefully – a hidden gem nestled within France's Alps region.