Don’t let the sleepy expression on this Galápagos short-eared owl’s (Asio flammeus galapagoensis)  face fool you: if prey appears, it will be ready to strike in an instant.

Image details

Camera: Nikon D7000

Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4,5-5,6G VR

Location: Los Gemelos , Galápagos Islands

Date: Feb 2014

Focal Length: 300mm

Exposure: 1/250

Aperture: f/5.6

ISO: 640