On the Hunt

Watching short-eared owls on the hunt is one of life’s quiet joys. Their flight is buoyant and deliberate, skimming low over open ground with a focus and intensity that feels more like a raptor on patrol than a typical owl.

Did you know

Short-eared Owls are open-country hunters and among the most widely distributed owls in the world. They are also one of the owl species most frequently seen hunting during daylight hours. Despite their name, their ear tufts are so short they’re often invisible. (Source: All About Birds)

Short-eared Owl on the hunt above the prairie

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