Nick Upton / Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) male in a pond maintained for newts and other pond life surrounded by Water fleas (Daphnia pulex), a major prey item, Mendip Hills, near Wells, Somerset, UK, February. Photographed under license.

Nick Upton / Alpine accentor (Prunus collaris) perched on a snow-covered hand-rail at an alpine chalet, with snow-covered mountain slopes and trees in the background, Hauteluce, Savoie, France, January.