THIS picture of a nuthatch foraging for food in the woodland near Carr Mill Dam has been sent in by Star reader Paul Martlew.

The keen wildlife photographer hopes that by sharing his pictures taken across St Helens, others will become interested in the beautiful areas the borough has to offer such as its numerous parks and beauty spots.

Send in your photographs to news@sthelensstar.co.uk or via our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #sthstarpics.