Short-toed Snake Eagle on the hunt!

These days, we regularly spot the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) in the nature reserve. The mown grassland is just perfect for searching for its favourite prey – snakes.

It soars above the meadow, spots its prey, swoops down and grabs it with its talons. Then everything happens while still in flight: from the talons to the beak and, within just a few minutes, into its stomach.