Green shoots nature photography
The best readers' nature and wildlife photographs from around the UK
Guardian readers' pictures of starling murmurations
As scientists launch a citizen science project to find out why starlings form their stunning displays, we take a look at your best images of the birds in action
Green shoots: wildlife spring into action – in pictures
Rabbits to lambs, bluebells to blue tits, owls to oystercatchers – see our exquisite selection of wildlife photographs by readers in our Flickr group
Herons and egrets in the UK – your Green shoots photographs
Every year grey herons gather in large numbers to breed and raise young, building huge untidy
nests out of large twigs
Green shoots - your winter photographs
Striking landscape and wildlife shots are among the best reader photographs of this winter
Green shoots reader photographs - August 2013
Pretty pink pollen, jewel-coloured insects and flower-filled meadows were among the pictures of wildlife and the natural world you submitted to our Flickr group over the past month
Green shoots: sharing your wildlife photos
We're changing how our nature photography series works, but our commitment to showcasing great photos isn't wavering
Wildlife in your garden - your Green shoots photographs
For June's assignment, we asked you to share your photographs of wildlife activity in your back garden
Back gardens are full of incredible wildlife activity
Miranda Krestovnikoff: It doesn't matter how tiny your garden is – with minimum effort you can have an eclectic bunch of visitors
Hedgerow wildlife - your Green shoots photographs
For May's assignment, we asked for your photographs of hedgerows and their wildlife
Migratory birds - your Green shoots photographs
We asked for your photos of migrant species coming and going with the change of season. From willow warblers to bright bee-eaters, here is the pick of the best
May's diverse wildlife finds hedgerows the perfect home
Hugh Warwick: From the sneezes of courting hedgehogs to floral displays and bats on the wing, hedges are home to all the signs of spring
Summer's early birds risk their return from wintering grounds
Paul Stancliffe: Over the next few weeks, more and more migrant species will join the few who have already begun to arrive in the UK
New buds and beginnings – your Green shoots photographs
For your February assignment, you captured the earliest signs of new life among our flora and fauna, from a territorial robin to crocuses in the sunshine
Spring forth and capture the first whispers of new life
Kay Haw: The harbingers of spring are tentatively appearing, so grab your camera and focus on unfurling leaves and delicate blooms
Winter flocks in flight - your Green shoots photographs
For January's Green shoots assignment, you captured beautiful bird formations against dramatic landscapes and wintry skies
Festive flora and fauna – your Green shoots photographs
We asked for your photos of fruit and berry-eating birds during cold December days
Capture winter flocks in flight
Ben Andrew: Taking pictures of our feathered friends makes an interesting challenge with lots of creative opportunities
2012 through the lens of Green shoots - in pictures
From water shots to signs of spring, urban birdlife and patterns in nature, here are the best reader photos from 2012's Green shoots nature photography group
Winter urban birdlife - your Green shoots photographs
A scrap between a parakeet and a woodpecker, some stumped ducklings and a hidden seagull – here are the best images from our December assignment of capturing images of birdlife on a crisp winter's day
Make the most of waxwings in this welcome winter weather
Matthew Oates: Berries are scarce and birds are suffering after terrible weather this year – but there is still plenty to photograph on a cold December day
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