THE South Wales Argus Camera Club members regularly post stunning images from all over the five counties of Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
Here we look at some of our favourite animal related images from across the region as captured by our members.
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Swans and cygnets at Beechwood Park. Picture: Johanna Fallon
A family of swans and cygnets having a nap in the sun at Beechwood Park. Picture: Johanna Fallon
Garden visitor in Llanhilleth. Picture: Linda Stemp
A Llanhilleth garden was visited by this beautiful insect. Picture: Linda Stemp
Baby robin in Blaenavon. Picture: Ruth Turley Symes
A baby robin in Blaenavon. Picture: Ruth Turley Symes
Swan in Nantyglo. Picture: Christopher Parry
A swan in Nantyglo. Picture: Christopher Parry
Heron in Torfaen. Picture: Roslynne Eaton
A heron preening itself in Torfaen. Picture: Roslynne Eaton
Goose in Torfaen. Picture: Joanna Price
This goose was a bit camera-shy in Torfaen. Picture: Joanne Price
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Sammy the seal in Chepstow. Picture: Robert Channing
Sammy the seal was hungry in Chepstow. Picture: Robert Channing
Green veined white Soar. Picture: Lee Kershaw
A beautiful green veined white Soar. Picture: Lee Kershaw
Sparrowhawk. Picture: John Hamblen
A sparrowhawk in Newport. Picture: John Hamblen
Bee in Caerleon. Picture: Lindsay Williams
A bee in Caerleon. Picture: Lindsay Williams
Marbled White Butterfly. Picture: Tammy Louise Mountain
A marbled white butterfly in Blaenavon. Picture: Tammy Louise Mountain
Chick. Picture: Daniel Brown
A chick resting on the ground. Picture: Daniel Brown
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