Patrick Neaves

Back lanes around the village lined with wild flowers #Cumbria

Hare in the damp grass early this morning. @Cumbria

Another fantastic evening out on the fell watching short-eared owls silently gliding over the their hunting grounds. #Cumbria #birds

The swallows have returned several birds darting across the field feeding in the evening sunshine. #Cumbria

Always enjoy watching the hares in the field - 6 of them the other morning soaking up the spring sunshine. This one sat still long enough to get a photo #Cumbria #hares #wildlife

#Shap had many ancient tracks converging on the village. We are left with several old packhorse bridges where they crossed a beck. Parish Crag bridge is one of the best. #Cumbria

The tree sparrow - for #WorldWildlifeDay So lucky to have a small but successful population in my garden. Spent some time learning about these lovely little birds - under threat from all sides it seems. Found a feeder they will use (3 on as I write) nest boxes etc. #Cumbria

Out on a snow covered #Shap Fell early this morning - some great views. #Cumbria @StormHour

Soon be Christmas! #Cumbria

It's snowing in #Shap #Cumbria this evening. Pretty wet and slushy.

Close encounters with a short-eared owl on the fell this afternoon. #cumbria #birds #wildlifephotography #owls

Short-eared owl with aerial option fitted. #Cumbria #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #owls #birds

Winter birches #Cumbria

Suddenly, I'm an 8 year old pirate again!

Those frogs have been busy already!

The frog & toad migration from river to ponds has been amazing this year. Hundreds crossing fields and roads, with hungry herons stalking from the sidelines. Found this handsome devil on my path. #LowtherValley #Cumbria

Wild garlic and celandines appearing along the quiet lanes around #Shap #Cumbria

First curlew calling across the fellside this afternoon. Warm and sunny, buzzards aloft, circling and crying to each other. Spring? #LowtherValley

Cold and frosty morning in the Lowther Valley this morning. -4C overnight. #Cumbria #LowtherValley

Down in the woods today. #Cumbria