Nature's pretty awesome at the best of times, but put someone who knows what to do with a camera in front of it and it gets even better. Enter the winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2014, who shine a light on the awe-inspring animals that live on our very shores.

From brutal Shetland seals to majestic owls and boxing hares, here are the pics that'll make you want to get into the great outdoors...