Derbyshire Collection

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Collared earthstar (Geastrum michelianum) on forest floor, dispersing spores

False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head, the bulging compound eyes can be seen on either side of the head

Eggs of Salmon slime mould (Trichia decipiens) fruiting bodies covering a moss-covered Oak limb. Each orange sphere seen here is approximately 0.7mm across, Padley Gorge, Derbyshire, UK. November

Two Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playfighting in early morning sunlight, Derbyshire, UK. January

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

Close up of snowflakes surrounded by frost on a car window early in the morning. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. Febauary

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

Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK September

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) spiderling, Derbyshire, UK, September

The Great Ridge nr. Castleton at sunrise, looking towards Lose Hill. Peak District National Park, England. September 2009

View towards Higger Tor from Over Owler Tor with heather in full bloom. Abandoned millstone can be seen in the foreground. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August 2015

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Harebells (Campanula rotundifolia) growing in disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

The Pinnacle Stone, Curbar Edge surrounded by flowering heather. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) herd during rut in morning light. Derbyshire, England, UK. October

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

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

Two domestic Sheep (Ovis aries) standing side by side on moorland, Derbyshire, UK. August

Two Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playfighting on the fringes of a field, Derbyshire, UK. May

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) vixen walking through snow, Derbyshire, UK. January

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Male Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

European cave spider (Meta menardi) pendulous egg sac containing its brood of young, hanging in cave, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. November

Female Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying egg sac, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June

Male Jumping spider (Euophrys frontalis) close up, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) close uo portrait, Birchover, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus stacked image

Soil bacteria cultured on nutrient agar from a soil sample collected in Via Gellia Woods, Derbyshire. Image size in real life 10mm across. UK. March

Northern hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris) workers milking aphids for honeydew, gently stroking the aphids back with its antennae, the aphid is stimulated to produce a droplet of honeydew

Pollen grains on the style of a Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Hoe Grange Nature Reserve, Derbyshire, UK. August

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp)
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf

Meadow coral (Clavulinopsis corniculata) fungus, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on fallen European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) growing on a dead twig on the woodland floor. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub wandering through pine forest in golden glow of evening sunlight, Derbyshire, UK. August

Two tiny Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs emerging from their forest den in evening sunlight, Derbyshire, UK. January

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub pausing in a pool of dappled sunlight as it emerges from the forest, Derbyshire, UK. July

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub sitting in the forest in a ray of golden evening sunlight, Derbyshire, UK. June

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub cautiously exploring the field margins close to its den, Derbyshire, UK

Curbar Edge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, UK. April 2018

Globular springtail (Dicyrtomina saundersi) on dew-covered dead leaf. Derbyshire, UK. October

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Broad-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton natans) growing in moorland pool, with raindrops beading on the hydrophobic surface of the leaves. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. December

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on dead branches floating in an area of flooded woodland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. February

Violet Ground Beetle (Carabus violaceu) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Beautiful hook-tip moth (Laspeyria flexula). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. June. Focus stacked image

Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor), close up of head, showing detail of compound eye. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May. Focus stacked image

Close-up of scales on underside of Red admiral butterfly wing (Vanessa atalanta). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacked image

Millstones abandoned near old quarry where they were made. Stannage Edge, near Hathersage, Peak District National Park, England, UK. November 2015

Beech (Fagus) woodland in autumn colours along Burbage Brook. Padley Gorge, Peak District National Park, UK. Autumn, November 2010

Temperature inversion causing hanging mist, nr. Birchover, Peak District National Park, England. November 2008

Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) growing on limestone scree in Lathkill Dale, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

View up to Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland canopy in winter, photographed with a circular fisheye lens. Derbyshire, UK. December

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. 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

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