Barn owls are one of my favourite birds, they are of course largely nocturnal. It was a great day when I found a pair of day flying barn owls, unable to hunt the previous nights due to heavy rain

As a wildlife photographer, I often get to see some amazing behaviour. One such occasion was in the Katmai, Alaska, when this grey wolf decided to go fishing. Not only did it catch a couple of fresh salmon but it decided to come and show me its prize catch. More photos of Alaska can be seen at Steve Laycock's Alaska

The trip to Alsaka would not be complete without a few photos of harbour seals, more photos at www.stevelaycock.com/alaska

The European common kestrel, the symbol in the UK of the Young Ornithologist Club (YOC). A stunning bird in every sense. Here captured in the winter sun. More photos at Brockholes

It has to be one of the most amazing experiences watching brown bears, otherwise onown as grizzly bears fishing for Slamon in the Katmai, Alaska more photos www.stevelaycock.com/alaska