DINNER TIME

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...

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A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

THE POP-UP HOTEL RETURNS TO GLASTONBURY

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

SUNBATHING OTTER

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .

STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER

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POLAR BEAR HUG

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

CATERPILLAR AND MANTIS BATTLE IT OUT

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JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE

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250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM

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LIVING ON WATER: REFUGEES BUILD A LIFE AT SEA

SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .

BUBBLE BLOWING BEAR

BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .