The elusive Blakiston's fish owl: Russia's nocturnal hunter
Learn about Blakiston's fish owl by watching one capture prey.
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The remote forests of Russia’s far east - it’s early spring, but snow is still thick on the ground. The crystal clear streams are the regular haunt of a rare and enigmatic creature. As the sun sets and temperatures drop to minus 30 degrees, the nighttime hunter awakes - Blakiston’s fish owl. It’s prey lives in the shallow waters and allows the owl to hunt all year round. The first attempt was unsuccessful. But the owl is not giving up. This time, there is no escaping the long talons.