It's National Wildlife Day! A time to focus on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. 

Flamingo’s at the safari zoo in Dalton (Image: Amanda Jane Gavin)

We asked our readers to share pictures of animals and wildlife they have spotted in Cumbria.

Fox cubsFox cubs (Image: Hayden Baines)

The day is celebrated annually on September 4, with zoos, aviaries and marine sanctuaries providing a variety of ways to get involved.

Squirrel pictured up a tree (Image: Izzy Shand)


SwanSwan (Image: Julie Sharp) Heron Heron (Image: Hayden Baines)

If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images.

Please include your name and a brief description of what the picture shows.

Alternatively you can contact our reporter: imogen.barber@newsquest.co.uk