Eagle Eyes eurasian eagle owl walking directly toward our drift

walking directly toward our drift boat (no motor

I got up early to get there just in time to get the early morning sun lighting up the eastern portion of the mountain

deliberate

This was the only landfall we made while exploring the Svalbard Archipelago

While searching for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in the Svalbard Archipelago

Eagle Eyes eurasian eagle owl walking directly toward our driftEurasian Eagle Owl photographed during a light snowfall. With their bright orange eyes, mottled feathers, and "ear tufts," Eurasian Eagle owls are visually striking animals. Their large, powerful feet and strong flight make them effective hunters. Like many raptors, these owls are top predators, preying predominantly on small mammals, birds of varying sizes, reptiles, amphibians, fish, large insects. With a wingspan of 5 6 ft and standing about 2 ft