WE'RE reaching new flights this week with more spectacular pictures taken by our Camera Club members.
Going nuts - Cheryl Holland spotted this squirrel in Castle Park, Colchester
Josh London's is a fabulous panoramic drone shot looking down on beautiful Mersea Island.
Love at first flight - Josh London's panoramic drone picture of Mersea Island
Jeff Biddle, meanwhile, looked to the sky for his wonderful picture of a swooping, hunting barn owl.
In one fell swoop - Jeff Biddle saw this barn owl hunting
Once again, we were spoilt for choice in terms of pictures to include and if you'd like to join our photography club, search for Gazette Camera Club on Facebook.
Swan song - Terry Stone took this stunning picture of swans taking off at Abberton Reservoir
Missed the boat - Jon Allard took this atmospheric picture at Walton Backwaters
Playing beak-a-boo - Shiela Winwright took this picture of a moorhen feeding its baby
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