THE sun has got its hat on - much to the delight of our animal friends.
While most of us have been enjoying the chance to catch some early-summer rays, so too has the wildlife of north Essex.
Creatures great and small have been brilliantly captured by our Gazette Camera Club members. They have been out and about snapping these beautiful images of wildlife basking both in gardens and our wild spaces. To join the club, search Gazette Camera Club on Facebook.
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