Northern Hawk-Owl

Description

While trying to photograph a pika among the rocks in Jasper National Park, I was surprised by a northern hawk owl flying over the spot where the pika had just been. It perched in a nearby tree as flurries began to fall, giving me a few minutes to capture its striking yellow-eyed stare before it flew away. I had been so focused on one tiny animal that I never expected this encounter—an unforgettable moment of pure luck

Taken By

Anastasiia Khvostyk

Taken On

October 24, 2026

Tagged

animal bird beak owl vertebrate bird_of_prey wing twig

Assignments

Wildlife