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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
