TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner. A doting dad passes a delicious wormy treat to his owlet as they soak up the English sunshine. These heart-warming photographs were captured by 45 year old graphic designer Mark Bridger near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Mark, who took up photography five years ago, has developed a passion for photographing birds. Mark says: "I have always admired photography, but it wasn't until I received a camera for my 40th Birthday that I actually started to take my own photographs...
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .