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IN PICTURES: Furry photo-bomber strikes in Wolverhampton's West Park

A sociable squirrel tried to get in on the action when a council worker tried to take some wintry scene shots in Wolverhampton's West Park.

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The fluffy photo-bomber edged closer and closer before peering right down the lens.

Digital media officer Catherine Pickard was walking to work when she took the snaps.

The squirrel spots the photographer and decides to explore
The squirrel spots the photographer and decides to explore
Hopeful that it might have found a new kind of nut, the squirrel edges closer
Hopeful that it might have found a new kind of nut, the squirrel edges closer

She said: "I had tried previously to get pictures of squirrels but never managed it.

"I was just taking a few pics on my phone because I thought it looked quite lovely in the frost, when this squirrel just jumped in the shot. He came bounding in out of nowhere. I couldn't believe it, I was so surprised!"

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, and is a haven for squirrels, ducks, swans, insects and bats. The Conservatory also contains rare and exotic plants from all over the world.

West Park is one of seven parks in Wolverhampton, stretching over almost 43 acres.

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It was originally owned by the Duke of Cleveland and was leased to Wolverhampton council for 63 years in the 1870s. The council finally purchased the park in 1940.