The Great Grey Owl (strix nebulosa). When we plow the snow off an old cutline to make an access trail, the small rodents who live and travel underneath are disturbed. Our friend here has figured this out and will sit up above watching for activity, waiting to swoop down on the next meal.
I like how the feathers are arranged to cover its claws. Is this for warmth or for camouflage?
And to give an idea of its habitat: a shot of the Rocky Mountain foothills with a pipeline running down the middle.
