DINNER TIME
TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner. A doting dad passes a delicious wormy treat to his owlet as they soak up the English sunshine. These heart-warming photographs were captured by 45 year old graphic designer Mark Bridger near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Mark, who took up photography five years ago, has developed a passion for photographing birds. Mark says: "I have always admired photography, but it wasn't until I received a camera for my 40th Birthday that I actually started to take my own photographs...
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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE
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RESCUE TURTLES OPEN WIDE FOR DINNER
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ADORABLE CHIMP SHOWS OFF GYMNASTIC SKILLS
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LOVE BIRDS
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