Earlier this week we celebrated National Wildlife Day, a time set aside to focus on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. 

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

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

Take a look at these brilliant submissions...

ButterflyButterfly (Image: Michelle Jayne Williamson) Owl Owl (Image: Hayden Baines) Squirrel at Barrow park (Image: Jennifer Culley) Say cheeeeese! Say cheeeeese! (Image: Mark Richardson) Swans Swans (Image: Lori Robinson)

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