23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Golden Stare of the Prairies
Camouflage in the Grass. A Short-eared Owl is perfectly camouflaged in the dry, golden grasses of a field. This owl species is known for being active during the day (diurnal) or at dusk (crepuscular), often hunting low over open land.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Pune, India |
| Copyright: | © Kapil Bhagwat |