Snowy vs mouse.

[zombiesniper149 14]

I don't condone baiting but the unfortunate truth is that it is legal here. A local guide runs tours and we saw his group today. He is always respectful and when we approach he'll let us shoot because we won't disrupt his customers.
Here's a few from today.

Snowy approach by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

Snowy strike by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

Snowy Capture by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Last one.

Snowy close up by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

 

[smoke665]

Oh man that last one the eyes grab you and hold on.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Yes, she wasn't afraid of eye contact.

 

[pjaye]

All gorgeous, but that strike one is just outstanding.

 

[goooner]

Fur ball had no chance. Great set, with #2 being the winner.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Thank you.

 

[jcdeboever]

Wow

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Thank you.

 

[birdbonkers84]

No.2 is amazing, I find it incredible that the owl was able to keep looking towards you while still grabbing the mouse even if it was dead, still an incredible feat. They're all great and really does inspire me to go out and take shots of birds in flight.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Thank you.
Yes they are quite a wonderful creature to watch.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

I find it incredible that the owl was able to keep looking towards you while still grabbing the mouse

She only broke eye contact for a millisecond for the whole flight.
Here's a shot about 4 inches after she caught the mouse.

Snowy success by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

 

[BrentC]

Great shots, especially #2.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Thank you.

 

[DarkShadow]

Awesomeness.