22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Short eared owl
A short-eared owl hovers gracefully through the golden light of sunrise, scanning the ground below for voles with its piercing yellow eyes. The soft morning light highlights the intricate patterns of its outstretched wings, creating a stunning display of symmetry and detail. Captured during an active hunt in the open wilderness
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
| Photo Location: | Edison, Wa, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © protik hossain |