Derbyshire Collection

Highland cow lying on Heather, Curbar Edge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond
Water fleas (Daphnia sp.) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Digital composite

Sheep sheltering from harsh weather behind a stone wall, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. March

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in woodland. Near village of Alport, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, March

Badger (Meles meles) adult, backlit at sunset, scratching its ears, Derbyshire, UK, May. Winner of the Animal Behaviour category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss, from Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. This tardigrade is approximately 0.1 millimetres long

Carboniferous limestone outcrops. Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve, Peak District National Park, UK, June 2008

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

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Common European toad tadpoles (Bufo bufo), sequence showing development of limbs. Derbyshire, UK. August. Digital composite

Millstones made from millstone grit beneath Stannage Edge, Hathersage, Derbyshire, November 2016

Cave Pearls, formed as dripping water rich in calcium salts deposits calcite around a small nucleus (often a sand grain). The constant movement of each cave pearl by the dripping water keeps them

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp.). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) close up of head showing proboscis. Note the pollen grains attached to its hairs. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Velvet shank / Winter fungus (Flammulina velutipes), growing on dead tree. Peak District National Park, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) in meadow. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Green hydra (Hydra viridissima) found in a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Winner of the Hidden Britain Category of the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Adder (Vipera berus) basking amongst bracken fronds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult running in wintery landscape. Derbyshire, UK, January

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) adult bounding across a snow covered field in front of a nearby sheep. Derbyshire, UK, January

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Red grouse {Lagopus lagopus scoticus} on heather moorland, Derwent Edge, Peak District National Park, UK, September

Wild Garlic / ramsons (Allium ursinum) leaves emerging in early spring. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. March

Lichen (Xanthoria parietina) found growing on a twig, showing mass of apothecia (cup-shaped fruiting bodies). Peak District National Park, UK. January

Fly agaric fungus (Amanita muscaria) cap detail. Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Beech woodland in dense fog. Derbyshire, UK, November

Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) carpeting a woodland floor, low angle fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Barn owl (Tyto alba) flying through heavy snowfall, Derbyshire, February

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub, portrait, Derbyshire, UK

A millstone grit formation known as the Coach and Horses on Derwent Edge, with Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in bloom. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September. Stitched panorama

Limestone microfossils in a 0. 03mm-thick slice of fossil-rich limestone viewed at high magnification
Limestone microfossils in a 0.03mm-thick slice of fossil-rich limestone viewed at high magnification, image area is 3mm across in real life

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) rear view sitting on grass close to its den, Derbyshire, UK

Green elfcup fungus (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) fruiting bodies on decaying wood. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacke image

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) on snow covered moorland at last light, Derbyshire, UK

View up towards Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland canopy. Derbyshire, UK. October

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Beech woodland surrounding Burbage Brook. Padley Gorge, Peak District National Park, UK. Autumn, November 2010

Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, UK, September

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