An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field. This magnificent bird of prey means business as she flies in and out nearby barns before landing on the ground. Canadian wildlife photographer Megan Lorenz photographed the owl as it flew through a field in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. The 39-year-old, of Etobicoke, Toronto, says: “I drove up to Ottawa to take advantage of the high number of snowies that can be found there.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .