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Pursuit Of Voles
CurtMorgan

Pursuit Of Voles (Asio flammeus)

What a thrill to see these diurnal owls in pursuit of rodents and in competition with Harriers. I watched and filmed a harrier stealing a rodent from the talons of this fellow.
Habitat
Open farm fields
Location
Washington County, New York, USA
Date taken
13Dec08
Scientific name
Asio flammeus
Equipment used
Canon 350d+Canon 400mm f/5.6
Wow,what a shot! Interestingly,down here I've watched the bald eagles do the same as what you described.They mug an osprey in flight and steal it's fish.
 

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