This wing imprint in the snow is evidence of a raptor—likely an owl or hawk—successfully hunting. Birds of prey use their keen eyesight and hearing to detect small mammals, even beneath deep snow. This is a great example of how birds have evolved to hunt efficiently, even in harsh winter conditions. — at Dow Wetlands.
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