This Short-eared Owl was photographed east of High River by Judi Willis in November.

Short-eared Owls are scarce around Calgary in the winter but can sometimes be found hunting over uncultivated fields. They will hunt int he daytime but are most active at dawn and dusk. They are a sensitive species, so the exact location should not be publicly disclosed.

Judi watched this owl hunt for a while and managed to capture it diving for prey.