Strike IV John B. Aird and the bird’s determination create

and the bird’s determination create a dynamic set of images that showcase the essence of this remarkable bird

Northern Harriers have the ability to hover in higher winds when hunting for field rodents

but the owl was faster

plunging into the water with remarkable precision

There on that forgotten piece of history

Strike IV John B. Aird and the bird’s determination createSurveying the terrain, the Short eared Owl adjusted its flight path, hovering briefly as its keen hearing detected movement in the grasses. Then, with impressive speed, it swooped down, talons ready, striking with unerring accuracy to catch the concealed vole.