The many green spaces around Richmond, from the riverside to Richmond Park, are home to many magnificent species of birds, from skylarks to red kites to ring-necked parakeets.

Back in July we asked Nub News readers to send in their photographs of birds across the borough, inspired by the #KeepWildlifeWild campaign launched by the Royal Parks.

The Royal Parks has been encouraging people to get out and get bird spotting as a way to connect with nature without disturbing the parks' wildlife.

Yesterday was also World Photography Day, so it seemed about time we shared these lovely shots!

Photograph 1

This adorable little owl (top) was captured taking a snooze in Richmond Park by By Royston D Ballard. Follow Royston @Bourbon Bullet on Instagram.

Photograph 2

This photograph was carefully captured while Adam Bradley and shipmate Jamal Gibbs were out on a boat in Richmond.

Jamal got the shot while Adam managed some "slick rowing" so as not to spook the heron.

Photograph 3

This lovely robin photo was snapped by Philip Porter in the beautiful Isabella Plantation over in Richmond Park.

The Isabella Plantation is a 40-acre woodland garden set within a Victorian woodland plantation planted in the 1830s.

Perimeter and shelterbelt areas are planted with native nectar and berry bearing trees and shrubs to provide food and shelter for birds, bats and insects.

Find out more about the Isabella Plantation here.

Photograph 4

The bright parakeets are a beautiful feature of our area!

These were captured down in Teddington by David Allen.

He took the photo in his next door neighbors' garden, where he says they pass through every day.

Photograph 5

This photo of a small owl in Marble Hill Park was taken by Gary Beecroft in June whilst he was out walking the dog.

What a spot, Gary!

Photograph 6

This absolutely adorable photograph of a Mandarin Duckling was taken by local wildlife photographer Lawrence Chatton.

He snapped the chick mid swim in the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park.

We just love the detail of the water on the little duck's back...

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Photograph 7

This photograph was also taken by Lawrence in Richmond Park.

The Tufted Duck was found in the Isabella Plantation and we just love the expression he has managed to capture.

Follow Lawrence @lawrencechatton on Instagram.

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Photograph 8

This beautiful swan was captured by local Twickenham resident Ruth Wadey.

Ruth said she took the photo at Bushy Park on a beautiful summer's day.

Follow Ruth @ruths_gallery on Twitter and Instagram.

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Photograph 9

This amazing heron shot was also captured by Ruth - we couldn't help but put it in too!

This great blue heron was also captured at Bushy Park.

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