Golden light

Recently I enjoyed spending some time watching several Short-eared Owls (Asio flammeus) hunting in the late afternoon/early evening:

 

 

At certain angles the December sun really lit up their underwings:

 

 

 

 

I also appreciated seeing the owls within the surrounding landscape:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just kept thinking how grateful I am that the owls have a such a beautiful space for hunting and resting.