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...
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
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MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .