After clouds lingered all day, the last few minutes of sunlight bathed an owl in unexpected golden light.

A bald eagle hunts above the icy Mississippi River, finding a shad on its second pass through the bitter cold.

As two young bald eagles began leaving the nest behind, a passing shower gave way to a rainbow that framed the nesting tree during my final visit with a juvenile.

A Red-tailed Hawk enjoys its evening meal in the quiet shelter of an old oak tree.

An Osprey mother stands guard with her chicks as they wait for the next fish delivery.

A bald eagle shakes off the snow and bitter cold while tending its nest in preparation for another nesting season.

A close look at a bald eagle's powerful talons reveals the remarkable gripping tools behind this raptor's hunting success.

After missing a vole, a Short-eared Owl lifts from the field and flies toward the evening sun, gaining speed as the last light spreads across the prairie.

Papa bald eagle brings a fresh fish to the nest, providing dinner for the family's growing eaglet.

A Rough-legged Hawk banks west after kiting over the prairie in cold, blustery winter winds.