Nighttime Hunter Stalks His Prey

You probably did not know that we have a masterful nighttime hunter in our midst – and we have rare picture of him stalking his prey.

I will catch it.

The look of concentration

Typhoon hunts rabbits and voles, but Landon seeks a loftier prey. His skill and finesse are astounding to watch as he stalks the tasty morsels, circling them until he has them cornered – and then he pounces.

Come to Boom Boom

Come to Boom Boom

Yes, we are talking – moths. They flit around the porch lights and make great fun to chase. Of course, leaping at them often includes crashes into the sliding glass doors, but the humans don’t need peace and quiet. And after a good hunt, comes . . .

Song Time

Song Time

7 Comments

  1. Bug Gus on September 11, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Big Gus chases hummingbirds, and he has the speed of Qannik!

  2. carolyn Rogers on September 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

    That tongue blep kinda ruins the fierce image though.

  3. Zoe on September 10, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Yay Boob Boom !! You get those fluttery things …. who knows what they will do next .. tonight the lightbulb.. tomorrow your food!!!!

  4. Juno's mom on September 10, 2017 at 10:53 am

    That expression with his tongue sticking out is just comical.

    We’re sending the most positive energy and prayer to all living beings in the south and southeast through this hurricane season.

    • The Thundering Herd on September 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Fortunately for us, the worst of the storm is passing well west of us.

  5. Laura Yager on September 10, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Get those Moths Boom Boom…..Hu-dad will thank you for all the racket, when his wool sweaters haven’t been eaten!

  6. Lori on September 10, 2017 at 6:50 am

    Good work Landon!!!

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