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.
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 .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .