
Helpless: The unassuming mouse has no idea that it is about the be captured by the magnificent bird

Nature: Wings spread and talons outstretched, the owl bird snares its helpless prey before tucking into the meal

Caught: These incredible images showing the moment an owl captures its prey were taken by wildlife photographer Tom Samuelson
'On this occasion our tip was right on the money as we didn't have to wait long to capture the amazing animal.'
Mr Samuelson had barely set up his Canon 5D Mark II camera when the owl swooped in to catch the mouse.

No match: The owl holds the defenseless mouse in his beak before eating it for dinner

Dinner: The shots were captured by photographer Tom Samuelson while shooting along the Lake Superior shoreline in Minnesota

All gone: Mr Samuelson had barely set up his Canon 5D Mark II camera when the owl swooped in to catch the mouse

Magnificent: According to Mr Samuelson owls are shy creatures but it is possible to get up close to photograph them
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