(PICTURED: THE TWO LITTLE OWLS HUDDLE TOGETHER AS THEY POSE FOR PHOTOGRAPHER BARRY JACKSON AT THE WW1 AERODROME IN ESSEX) This is the moment a trusting owl leant its head towards its pal in a seeming bid to pose for the camera as the photographer has been following them for six years. Barry Jackson, 45, has been visiting the former WWI aerodrome site in Essex routinely for years to photograph the owls, often beginning early in the morning and spending up to eight hours a day at the spot. The amusing image shows one owl sat comfortably atop a post while another tries to get in on the photo, perching on the edge and thrusting his head to be alongside its pal like a human posing for a selfie. Engineer Barry believes the owls struck the pose because they have learnt to trust him after following them since they hatched.
PIC BY BARRY JACKSON/MERCURY PRESS/ANIMAL PRESS *** Local Caption ***