Owl loved up: Feathered Romeo woos his Juliet



Meet the real lovebirds: The two great grey owls who were so smitten with one another they did not even notice the photographer nearby.

This feathered Romeo did not need to pull out all the stops to woo his Juliet, as the pair tenderly touched heads and even appeared to 'kiss'.

Courtship between this species of owl usually sees the male typically approaching the female holding food in its beak, which is passed with both birds closing their eyes.

Nice to meet you: The male owl makes his first advance



She's in to you: He quickly simmers down as he realises the female is already interested



But this great grey owl obviously didn't need the lure of food to get his lady in a flap.

Things started hotting up when the birds nestled closely together in the snow.

After some nuzzling the male seemed to have sealed the deal when both birds started batting their wings at each other.

Photographer Christopher Dodds caught the touching display of affection after waiting hours crouched in the snow near Bracebridge, Ontario.

Love at first sight: The owls touch heads and appear to kiss



Cuddles: The pair snuggle together in the snow



He explains: 'I have shot many birds in different environments but this is one of my favourite moments.

'The two birds seemed very affectionate and were quite happy to be nuzzled up in the cold snow.

'They obviously enjoyed touching heads and at one point even appeared to look deep into each other's eyes.'