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.
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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 .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .