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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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 .
