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YOUR GREAT DAYS OUT IN PHOTOS

Share your best photos of the British countryside with us and you could see your image published in print or online and win a great prize. Email your images to photos@countryfile.com

Photo of the month

ALL ABOARD

By: Chris Bennett
Where: RSPB St Aidan’s Nature Reserve, Leeds
“I was sitting quietly beside the water early one morning last summer, when this black-necked grebe family emerged from a nearby reedbed. The male started diving and returning to its partner with food for the three hungry humbugs – it was a wonderful experience for me.”

THE PRIZE

This month’s winner receives a pair of Ariat Skyline Mid Waterproof boots, worth £130. The boots are mesh-lined and made with waterproof full-grain leather, plus a shock-absorbing EVA midsole and extra wear protection around the toe and heel. A dual-density Duratread™ outsole provides multi-dimensional traction for sure footing. Sizes: women’s 3–8.5; men’s 7–12. ariat.com

SQUIRREL SENIOR

By: Peter Trimming
Where: Forest How, Eskdale, Cumbria
“Born in March 2018, this lovely red squirrel, called Fiona, is now the dominant female in the woodland near Forest How Guest House.”

SUNSET FISHING

By: Phil Card
Where: Loughor Bridge, Swansea, Wales
“Before driving over the bridge, I stopped to capture the sunset and saw a lone figure fishing – ascene of tranquillity and peace”

ORANGE BEAUTY

By: Verity Hill
Where: Weymouth, Dorset
“On a walk, I saw this comma butterfly busy patrolling its territory. It took a brief break, allowing me to take this pic.”

GARLIC JOY

By: Dorothy Pell
Where: Saltburn Woods, North Yorkshire
“On a walk through the woods to Saltburn-by-Sea, the smell of the wild garlic was beautiful. With the sunlight filtering through the trees, the scene felt magical.”