The second month of 2022 is now here, but the quality of the amazing photos we have been sent continues.

Monogamous love on the water (Adam Stone)

Monogamous love on the water (Adam Stone)

The weather still may be cold, but the stunning low sun has given us some wonderful opportunities to take some impressive snaps.

True love (Adam Stone)

True love (Adam Stone)

So, what is the focus for this week’s feature?

Posing for a photo (Mervyn Chilton)

Posing for a photo (Mervyn Chilton)

Well, we have decided to go with some of our feathery and furry friends that live in and around the county.

On its travels (Neil Richards)

On its travels (Neil Richards)

These critters are either spotted in the sky, in trees, in lakes, or in some cases, in your back garden.

Flying high (Paul Dumpleton)

Flying high (Paul Dumpleton)

To have your photos in next week’s paper, submit them to the Reading Chronicle Camera Club Facebook page, or send them into james.richings@newsquest.co.uk.

Has the photo been taken yet? (Gareth Michael Hendley)

'Has the photo been taken yet?' (Gareth Michael Hendley)

It is free to take part and there is no limit on how many photos you can submit.