Eurasian Eagle-Owl’s Hunting Skills

Flaco’s hunting skills have noticeably improved in recent weeks. When he started hunting months ago, he would pounce on his prey. Over the last week, I’ve seen him make three wonderful passes at Brown Rats, where he catches the rat and keeps flying. He swoops down, you see him catch the rodent, hear a squeal, and he then flies to tree with a level branch to eat without ever needing to be on the ground. He’s doing this while weaving through fences and bushes.