- Season: Upper Junior 2026
- Category: Upper Junior Category
- Description: Captured in mid-flight skimming the arid ground, a desert little owl fixes an unyielding gaze forward with its freshly caught prey firmly clamped in its bill. The dynamic, head-on trajectory and dramatic wing extension showcase the bird's lethal agility, aerodynamic balance, and relentless hunting precision against the warm, golden hues of the desert.
- Location: Al Qudra Desert, Dubai
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