text: Pictured: The owl fluffing itself up.<br /> <br /> An owl seems to channel the spirit of Marilyn Monroe as it fluffs up its feathers and looks like its wearing a dress. The short-eared owl was snapped by a keen amateur photographer as it ruffled its feathers.<br /> <br /> Jack Branscombe, 27, said he had been 'desperate' to photograph this species of owl for months and finally got his wish on a gloomy day at an unnamed spot in Essex. He said: "I was over the moon to see my first short-eared owl and to get to photograph such a relaxed one was amazing. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS.<br /> <br /> Please byline: Jack Branscombe/Solent News<br /> <br /> © Jack Branscombe/Solent News & Photo Agency<br /> UK +44 (0) 2380 458800