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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .