The owl who loves riding bicycles

An adventurous owl has given up on more traditional methods of owl locomotion, like flying, instead opting to travel around on a bicycle.

Treacle the tawny owl loves to hop on to the handlebars of the bike and go for rides with wildlife centre owner Jenny Smith.



She has looked after Treacle since he was a baby and the two have become almost inseparable.

The 26-year-old said: 'He always enjoys being on the bike and stays still. People were surprised when they first saw him there but he is a real natural at riding now. It suits us both as I get to keep fit by cycling all the time and Treacle gets a bit of fresh air.'