The Northern Sparrowhawk a formidable winged predator whilst out and about in the great British countryside!!! BBC Springwatch Paul C Bennett Wildlife #BBCWildlifePOTD #Autumnwatch #Winterwatch #bbcspringwatch #rspb RSPB

In golden fields the Short Eared Owl whilst out and about in the the great British countryside!!! #BBCWildlifePOTD #bbcspringwatch BBC Springwatch BBC Wildlife #shortearedowl #natgeoyourlens #bestbirdshot #bbccountryfilemagazinepotd

One or two from a recent trip into the great British countryside with the enigmatic Short Eared Owl !!! #owls #shortearedowl #springwatch #BBCWildlifePOTD BBC Springwatch BBC Wildlife #bbccountryfile #rspb RSPB

Mr Bullfinch dressed in his absolute best and always a welcome visitor to the garden. The male bullfinch is a quite stunning bird in appearance and for me he always reminds me of a gentleman dressed in top hat and tails. #bbcwildlifepotd #bbcspringwatch BBC Springwatch

Spending a little quality time with the locals !!! Out and about in the great British countryside with the Short Eared Owls…… BBC Springwatch BBC Wildlife #BBCWildlifePOTD #shortearedowl #canon Canon UK and Ireland #thewildlifetrust @BBCCountryfile

What you looking at !!! When your eyes meet and the connection is made with your subject the majestic Short Eared Owl checking me out. BBC Springwatch BBC Earth BBC Wildlife #BBCWildlifePOTD #bbcwildlifemagazine #owls #bestbirdshots @BBCCountryfile #photo

What you looking at !!! Long Eared Owl making like a tree. #BBCWildlifePOTD #bbcspringwatch BBC Springwatch BBC Wildlife #owls #Leo @BBCCountryfile Canon UK and Ireland #wildlifephotography #winterwatchlist

Love spending time with my favourite UK mammal the enigmatic Mountain Hare !!! #bbcwildlifepotd #hare BBC Springwatch @BBCCountryfile BBC Wildlife #mountainhare #thepeakdistrict HPT Hare Preservation Trust

So pleased that my cuckoo’s are back at my sites !!! An old friend strikes a pose for me. #itsnotcolin BBC Springwatch #BBCWildlifePOTD Paul C Bennett Wildlife BBC Wildlife #cuckoo #bbcspringwatch #photooftheday

After a little research locally I finally got to spend a little time with Ratty the water vole. BBC Wildlife Paul C Bennett Wildlife BBC Springwatch #watervole #ratty #windinthewillows #BBCWildlifePOTD #photooftheday

A great big new world and a tiny Lapwing chick !!! #bignewworld #bbcspringwatch #BBCWildlifePOTD #chick #lapwing #conservation BBC Springwatch BBC Wildlife @BBCCountryfile

Red Kite over the Goyt Valley here in the glorious Peak District.

Finnished a pleasent day with the Owls !!!

Red Necked Grebe shake off !!!

A little sun and the first of the year Black Adder in the peaks !!!

A different perspective and not a Berry in sight !!!

A lovley couple of hours spent in the company of my favourite uk mammal!!!

Cubs at play whilst mom takes a break #moorlandfoxes #Fox #foxoftheday #paulcbennettphotography

They're back !!! The Cuckoo and the Catterpillar. #cuckoo #BBCWildlifePOTD #bbccountryfilepotd #migration #paulcbennettphotography

‼️BEYOND URGENT-PLEASE HELP THIS MAN‼️ 11yr old arthritic cockapoo cross, needs meds, disappeared from enclosed garden, gate found open. Devastated owner Paul has had him his whole life. Microchipped & neutered. Shelton, Staffs ST4 #findduprie BBC Midlands Jane Fallon StokeonTrentLive