Seeing double! Red squirrel’s crystal clear reflection is caught on camera as he poses beside a pool of water



This red squirrel appears to be enjoying a moment of quiet reflection as it rests next to a pool of water.



The image, together with pictures of other squirrels hurling themselves through the air and hunting for food, were captured by wildlife photographer Danny Green in the wilds of Scotland.

Mr Green admitted it took great patience to photograph the squirrels in their natural environment - taking dozens of shots before coming up with these stunning images.

Seeing double: A red squirrel takes time out next to a pool of water in the wilds of Scotland

Pose: The animal - apparently oblivious to photographer Danny Green's presence - is pictured having a drink (left) and admiring its own reflection



Camera: Mr Green said it was far from easy to get these stunning shots of the squirrel, and others, in their natural habitat



Mr Green headed to Scotland to find the elusive red squirrel with the specific goal of catching them taking to the air. But this proved to be a lot easier in theory than in practice.



He said: 'Once I had got some portraits I then attempted the jumping shots. This is far from easy and I took so many images just to produce a couple of sharp ones.



'It is great fun in trying though and every now and then you just manage to capture one in the perfect pose.'

Appearing to hover in the air, the acrobatic red squirrels made their energetic leaps seem effortless as they flew from tree to tree.

Red squirrels were once common across Britain, but their numbers declined rapidly following the introduction of the grey squirrel.

Scotland is now home to more than three-quarters of the UK's red squirrel population - representing one of the final strongholds for the species in the UK. The Isle of Wight is the largest haven for red squirrels in Southern England.



Launch: This squirrel shows off its acrobatic skills as it launches itself into mid-air from a tree branch

Athletic: Another shot captures the athletic animal appearing to hover in mid-air during the jump

Flight: The squirrels appeared to fling themselves through the air with the minimum of effort



