A wildlife photographer has shared with us more of his highlights of the year,
Here, Colin Varndell chooses his favourite images from July to December - and they're simply beautiful.
n July
Fox cubs
The play fighting of fox cubs in July becomes gradually more aggressive as they begin to disperse.
n August
Great spotted woodpeckers
Juvenile great spotted woodpeckers differ from adults with their crimson caps. These are lost during the autumn moult.
n September
Wasp
The common wasp can be distinguished by the unique anchor shape on its face.
n October
Southern hawker
The southern hawker dragonfly is the last of the large hawkers to be seen on the wing in late autumn.
n November
Wood mice
The wood mouse is the most common mammal to be found in west Dorset.
n December
Goldfinch
This goldfinch was feeding on teasel seeds, but decided to stop for a scratch just as I pressed the shutter.
To see more of Mr Varndell’s work, visit colinvarndell.co.uk
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