Michio Hoshino / Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) trapped by early freeze up, Alaska

David Pattyn / Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is foraging in a lake in the early morning, La Dombes lake area, France, June

Robert Thompson / Early tooth-striped moth (Trichopteryx carpinata) camouflaged on lichen covered rock, Argory Moss, Derrycaw, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, April

Robert Thompson / Early grey moth (Xylocampa areola) camouflaged on tree bark, Rehaghy Mountain, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, April

Robert Thompson / Early grey moth (Xylocampa areola) camouflaged on tree bark, Lackan Bog, Ballyroney, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, April

Robert Thompson / Early grey moth (Xylocampa areola) camouflaged on tree bark, Lackan Bog, Ballyroney, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, April

LYNN M. STONE / Arabian Horse by apple tree in early evening light, Fort Bragg, California

Paul Hobson / Grey Seal {Halichoerus grypus} pup with white coat on its back in the early sun, Lincs Coast, UK

Michio Hoshino / Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) trapped by early freeze up, Alaska

Michio Hoshino / Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) pair trapped by early freeze up, Alaska