Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Dan Streiffert and Peter Pearsall The Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius) is a commonly encountered bird of prey found across North America, recognizable by its owl-like
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photos by Dan Streiffert and Peter Pearsall The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, found across North and
Both species have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are frequently seen at backyard bird feeders, where they hunt songbirds.
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is one of the largest and most widespread owls in the Americas. Known for its distinctive ear
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. With eyesight four to eight times better than that of
