I was exploring St Michael’s Mount, in Cornwall, when I noticed these little swallow chicks (Hirundo rustica) sat on a wire between two of the island’s buildings. They still had some downy feathers and had probably fledged from their nest just a day or two ago. The parents bring food back up to 400 times a day but passing it can take less than a second. I focussed on the chicks and as soon as I saw the tell-tale signs of excitement my finger was ready on the trigger. I think that this is an image that many parents will relate to - it can be difficult when more than one child is demanding your attention at the same time. #Swallows #Birds #Fledging #Chicks #Feeding #Hungry #Children
I was filming storms for #BBCEarth in Northern Australia... One evening, we managed to get ahead of a promising build-up. As the sun set the flashes became more intense, and the storm moved much faster than any of us had anticipated. We were standing high on a hill and suddenly it was all around us. The hairs on my arm stood on end from the static electricity. We grabbed the cameras and ran down the hill to the safety of the car. It was an electrifying moment. #Electricity #Weather #Extreme #Lightning #Kimberleys #Australia #StormChasing #BBC #EarthOnLocation
Black bear (Ursus americanus), preparing for hibernation. Maine, USA. Edited in photo
