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Surrey Collection

Background imageSurrey Collection: Barn owl (Tyto alba) flying in snow covered countryside, Surrey, England, UK, January

Barn owl (Tyto alba) flying in snow covered countryside, Surrey, England, UK, January. Digital composite

Background imageSurrey Collection: Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) flying low over water. Surrey, England, August

Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) flying low over water. Surrey, England, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on a branch. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK, May

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on a branch. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK, May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs, Surrey, England, UK, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers, Mayfield Lavender Farm, North Downs, Surrey, UK, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), orange nectar guides on lower lip and long spur

Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), orange nectar guides on lower lip and long spur containing nectar. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Background imageSurrey Collection: Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers

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

Background imageSurrey Collection: Watercolour painting of Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries

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

Background imageSurrey Collection: Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), on verge of footpath, South Croydon, Surrey, England

Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), on verge of footpath, South Croydon, Surrey, England, June

Background imageSurrey Collection: Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), a rare plant in Surrey. Park Downs

Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), a rare plant in Surrey. Park Downs, Chipstead Downs SSSI, Surrey, England, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), locally rare plant, Probably not native at this site

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), locally rare plant, Probably not native at this site. Clandon Wood, West Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, England, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey, England, June

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Frog (Rana temporaria), and frogspawn in a pond, Coldharbour, Surrey, England

Common Frog (Rana temporaria), and frogspawn in a pond, Coldharbour, Surrey, England. March. Highly commended in the Animal Portrait category of the BWPA Competition 2019

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on gate Surrey, England, UK. April

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on gate Surrey, England, UK. April

Background imageSurrey Collection: Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) female feeding chicks on nest

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) female feeding chicks on nest. Ranmore Common, near Dorking Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey

Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Background imageSurrey Collection: Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: English Oak (Quercus robur) in arable field with wheat

English Oak (Quercus robur) in arable field with wheat, composite image showing all four seasons, Surrey, England, UK

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey

Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey, England, June

Background imageSurrey Collection: Autumn Lady s-tresses orchid (Spiranthes spiralis) locally rare plant

Autumn Lady s-tresses orchid (Spiranthes spiralis) locally rare plant. Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Flowering-rush (Butomus umbellatus), locally rare plantLangham Ponds SSSI, Surrey

Flowering-rush (Butomus umbellatus), locally rare plantLangham Ponds SSSI, Surrey, England, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Hawthorn blossom, Surrey, England, May

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Hawthorn blossom, Surrey, England, May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Cherry tree blossom Surrey, England, UK

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) perched on Cherry tree blossom Surrey, England, UK. April

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) calling perched on branch of Hawthrorn(Cratageus monogyna) Surrey

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) calling perched on branch of Hawthrorn(Cratageus monogyna) Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets feeding on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets feeding on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda). In garden. Surrey, England, UK. April

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) extending proboscis to nectar on Common rue (Ruta graveolens)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) extending proboscis to nectar on Common rue (Ruta graveolens). Green aphid (Aphidoidea) beneath flower. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Ivy leaved toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) flowers with orange nectar guides

Ivy leaved toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) flowers with orange nectar guides. Surrey, England, UK. April

Background imageSurrey Collection: White dead nettle (Lamium album) with stamens protected from rain by overhanging upper lip

White dead nettle (Lamium album) with stamens protected from rain by overhanging upper lip. Pollinated by bumblebees. Naturalised in garden, Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) and Water forget me not (Myosotis scorpioides) in

Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) and Water forget me not (Myosotis scorpioides) in frozen garden pond. Surrey, England, UK. January

Background imageSurrey Collection: Gold-tailed melitta bee (Melitta haemorrhoidalis), two males sleeping at night in

Gold-tailed melitta bee (Melitta haemorrhoidalis), two males sleeping at night in Peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Background imageSurrey Collection: Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa)

Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited

Background imageSurrey Collection: Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins dispersing pollen with female flower above on branch

Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins dispersing pollen with female flower above on branch. Controlled condition.s Surrey, England, UK

Background imageSurrey Collection: Money spider (Linyphiidae) in its sheet web eating a beetle, backlit at sunset

Money spider (Linyphiidae) in its sheet web eating a beetle, backlit at sunset. Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, UK. October

Background imageSurrey Collection: Dew-covered cobweb. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK. October

Dew-covered cobweb. Thursley Common, Surrey, UK. October

Background imageSurrey Collection: Sheathed Woodtuft fungi (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) Surrey, England, UK, November

Sheathed Woodtuft fungi (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) Surrey, England, UK, November

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Oak (Quercius robur) acorns in late summer. Surrey, England, UK, September

Common Oak (Quercius robur) acorns in late summer. Surrey, England, UK, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather, Surrey

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather, Surrey, England, UK, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen

Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen from Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) flower, with pollen covered scopa, Surrey, England, UK. August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) in snow, Surrey, UK. March

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) in snow, Surrey, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) in flower, Surrey, UK. March

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) in flower, Surrey, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) and Corn marigolds (Chrysanthemum segetum) flowering in sown wildflower meadow

Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) and Corn marigolds (Chrysanthemum segetum) flowering in sown wildflower meadow, Surrey, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree in spring. Surrey, UK. May

Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree in spring. Surrey, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower with bud and seed pod, Surrey, UK. July

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower with bud and seed pod, Surrey, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Watercolour painting of Grape hyacinth (Muscari). Botanical illustration by Linda Pitkin

Watercolour painting of Grape hyacinth (Muscari). Botanical illustration by Linda Pitkin

Background imageSurrey Collection: Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) Farthing Downs, Surrey, England, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Red Fox cub (Vulpes vulpes) Surrey, England, UK. June

Red Fox cub (Vulpes vulpes) Surrey, England, UK. June

Background imageSurrey Collection: Parasitic wasp (Gasteruption assectator) nectaring on Common rue (Ruta graveolens)

Parasitic wasp (Gasteruption assectator) nectaring on Common rue (Ruta graveolens). Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) nectaring on Camellia St Ewe (Camellia u williamsii)

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) nectaring on Camellia St Ewe (Camellia u williamsii)
Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) nectaring on Camellia St Ewe (Camellia × williamsii). Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Angle shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) nectaring on Ivy (Hedera helix) at night

Angle shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) nectaring on Ivy (Hedera helix) at night. Surrey, England, UK. October

Background imageSurrey Collection: Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) female collecting pollen from Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) female collecting pollen from Ivy (Hedera helix). Surrey, England, UK. October

Background imageSurrey Collection: Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK

Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK. August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Bumblebee (Bombus sp) looking for pollen amongst fallen Southern magnolia (Magnolia

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) looking for pollen amongst fallen Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) stamens. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Bonnet bellflower (Codonopsis clematidea)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Bonnet bellflower (Codonopsis clematidea). Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Marmalade hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus), two feeding on pollen of Dwarf formosa lily

Marmalade hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus), two feeding on pollen of Dwarf formosa lily (Lilium formosanum var. pricei). Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena ). Surrey, England, UK. February

Background imageSurrey Collection: Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) flower and bud. Ring of nectaries formed from petals

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) flower and bud. Ring of nectaries formed from petals. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Background imageSurrey Collection: Frog (Rana temporaria) spawn amongst invasive Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) from garden pond

Frog (Rana temporaria) spawn amongst invasive Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) from garden pond. Photographed in aquarium, controlled conditions. Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Bumblebee (Bombus sp) nectaring on Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) nectaring on Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). Surrey, England, UK. September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana)

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back. Inside male Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Wool carder bee (Anthidium manicatum) female entering Rusty foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) flower

Wool carder bee (Anthidium manicatum) female entering Rusty foxglove (Digitalis ferruginea) flower. Pollen transferring to head from stamens on upper lip of flower

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Primrose (Primula vulgaris). This insect is the main pollinator of Primrose. In nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK, April

Background imageSurrey Collection: Narcissus fly (Merodon equestris) male nectaring on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) in garden

Narcissus fly (Merodon equestris) male nectaring on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) in garden, Surrey, England, UK

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honeybee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets and pollen on head, thorax and abdomen

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets and pollen on head, thorax and abdomen. Bee withdrawing from Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) flower after nectaring. In garden, Surrey, England, UK

Background imageSurrey Collection: Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Caucasian peony (Paeonia mlokosewitschii) pollen

Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Caucasian peony (Paeonia mlokosewitschii) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Bumblebee (Bombus sp) in Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) in Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower, covered in pollen. Surrey, England, UK. September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Lily (Lilium Stargazer ). Surrey

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Lily (Lilium Stargazer ). Surrey, England, UK. August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) forages on pollen in Apple (Malus domestica) flower, collecting

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) forages on pollen in Apple (Malus domestica) flower, collecting pollen in pollen basket. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageSurrey Collection: Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Blackberry. Surrey, England, UK, September

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Blackberry. Surrey, England, UK, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing, surrounded by hinds, Surrey, UK, September

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing, surrounded by hinds, Surrey, UK, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common viviparous lizard (Lacerta vivipara) on wood, Surrey, England, September

Common viviparous lizard (Lacerta vivipara) on wood, Surrey, England, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) berries in autumn, Surrey, England, UK, September

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) berries in autumn, Surrey, England, UK, September

Background imageSurrey Collection: Leaf-cutting bee (Megachile species) carrying leaf section. Surrey, England, UK, July

Leaf-cutting bee (Megachile species) carrying leaf section. Surrey, England, UK, July

Background imageSurrey Collection: Common Toad (Bufo bufo) seen from below against a blue sky with clouds

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) seen from below against a blue sky with clouds. Surrey, England, March

Background imageSurrey Collection: Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata) on edge of evening primrose flower, Surrey, England

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata) on edge of evening primrose flower, Surrey, England, UK, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: English Oak (Quercus robur) standing solitary in a field

English Oak (Quercus robur) standing solitary in a field. Surrey, UK, October. Year sequence, 3 of 4 (autumn)

Background imageSurrey Collection: Wood White butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)

Wood White butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Surrey, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked

Background imageSurrey Collection: European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

Background imageSurrey Collection: Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea)

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea) in Bishops Meadow, Farnham. Surrey, England, UK, July 2014. Digital composite



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