PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds. Clearly not bothered by their uncomfortable onlooker, the owls pucker up and put on a very public display of affection. This trio of Little Owls were photographed by Uzbek photographer Ilia Shalamaev, 36, after he spotted the scene on a trip to the town of Kiryat Gat, Israel. “Here you can see a family of owls playing and having fun on a branch, not far from their nesting place,” says Ilia, now of Beit Hashmonay, Israel.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .