<ul><li>A dramatic mid-air battle between a marsh hawk and a short-eared owl was captured by photographer Henrik Nilsson.</li><li>The hawk swooped down on the unsuspecting owl, who had just captured a vole, a small rodent.</li><li>Nilsson explains how he witnessed the scene towards the end of his day in the field.</li><li>The bottom photo shows what looks like a face of rage and disgust on the owl, as the hawk successfully steals the meal, and flies away.</li></ul>

Watch As an Owl and Hawk Battle in Mid-Air Over a Vole

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