Short-eared Owl Hunting Composite

With an intensity that belied its calm demeanour, the owl took flight. Its wings beat silently against the crisp air, a swift shadow gliding over the fields. Each powerful stroke propelled it forward, its sharp eyes locked onto the tiny creature below. The vole paused, sensing danger, but the owl was already committed. In an instant, it altered its trajectory, a quick change of direction that showcased its agility. The vole darted left, but the owl was faster, swooping down with a precision honed through countless hunts. The fields, now shrouded in twilight, echoed with the stories of survival, each hunt a reminder of the delicate balance in the wild.