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.
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A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .