Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure. As he inspects further, he’s joined by a gathering of birds who are also intrigued by the Christmassy statue. The adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Vadim Trunov, 31, after he spotted the woodland creatures in a forest in the Voronezh region of Russia. Vadim, of Voronezh, said: “In the winter, food becomes scarce and animals often search in the snow for something to eat.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
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PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
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