The Northern Hawk Owl was popular in the other thread today, so I thought I'd give you some more.
Perch hunting lets owls use their sight and hearing to find food. This saves a lot of energy, and also body heat when it is cold.
Owl hears a vole hidden under the snow. Asymmetrical ears help them locate prey precisely, even when it is hidden. Owl launches into a dive.
Victory goes to the owl!
More owls and other animals on his Flickr.
Of course! I'm all for learning about all the gory details, since it's part of the whole package. I just want to keep it fun and upbeat for everybody.