HEDGEHOGS are like buses, for Gazette Camera Club member Andy Matthias. You wait ages for one – and then two come along at the same time.

Andy said: “I’ve not seen a hedgehog for years here in Colchester.

“However, tonight I had the pleasure of seeing two. It was great to see them again.”

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Prick of the bunch - Andy Matthias was delighted to photograph these hedgehogs in Colchester

Prick of the bunch - Andy Matthias was delighted to photograph these hedgehogs in Colchester

Mane attraction - Biancha-Jo Dryburgh took this striking picture during a visit to Colchester Zoo

Mane attraction - Biancha-Jo Dryburgh took this striking picture during a visit to Colchester Zoo

Sunshine after the rainbow - Maureen Jackson took this picture over St Johns

Sunshine after the rainbow - Maureen Jackson took this picture over St John's

Another sun bites the dust - Nige Silvestri captured this sunset in Harwich

Another sun bites the dust - Nige Silvestri captured this sunset in Harwich

Pecking order - Shiela Winwright was delighted to capture her first woodpecker

Pecking order - Shiela Winwright was delighted to capture her first woodpecker

Chasing rainbows - Stephen Johnson took this beautiful picture in Alresford

Chasing rainbows - Stephen Johnson took this beautiful picture in Alresford