Ross meets Bertie the agoraphobic owl

He should be out hunting for rodents and hiding away from the daylight - but the outside life is not for this tawny owl.

Bertie has developed a fear of the outdoors - and would rather just warm his feet on the Aga at the Trewitley Owl Trust in Northumberland.

Bertie was rescued at just a few weeks old covered in mud and suffering from a foot disease.

After overcoming that trauma he had become accustomed to his creature comforts and refused to move outside.

Despite attempts to move him to a more traditional habitat - Bertie wanted to stay put.

Find out more about the Trewitley Owl Trust here