The darkness was no barrier for the long-eared owl. In the inkiness she swooped on a rodent using hearing alone, grasping it first time, her talons sinking deeply into its still living flesh.

Stock photo: The darkness was no barrier for the long-eared owl. In the inkiness she swooped on a rodent using hearing alone, grasping it first time, her talons sinking deeply into its still living flesh. was taken by fathima29 .