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.
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
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