Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

The latest winners of Bird Photographer of the Year were as stunning as ever. Jade Burrell writes about the contest and the overall winner as we showcase our favourites

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months

Spindly to splendid These are my ‘Earthwalker’ sunflowers ...

Jonathon Isola, Chandler, Arizona, USA

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