Autumn is now in full swing and all around us our landscapes have transformed. 

Our forests have become decorated in beautiful orange and brown hues, fungi have emerged from the damp ground below and wildlife has slowed down, preparing for the cold winter that is on its way. 

The theme for October’s photography competition was’ Forests, foliage and fungi’. From the beautiful colours of Autumn foliage to wildlife that can be spotted in our forests and even the magnificent fungi kingdom in all its beauty, the entries this month have been outstanding! 

This beautiful little guy captured the hearts of our voters and it’s easy to see why! With the forest as its backdrop this marvellous Red Squirrel was captured within the trees at Freshfield Dune Heath. These naturally shy creatures are often difficult to spot, which makes the clarity and details of this image even more impressive. 

One voter added that ‘it takes great skill to be able to photograph a squirrel!’ with another explaining that ‘getting a Red Squirrel to stay in one place long enough to photograph is not easy!’.

A huge thank you to everyone who sent in their wonderful images this month! The overall winner will be contacted via email.