Pair of Ural owls in Hokkaido, Japan (© JTB Media Creation, Inc./Alamy)

【January 1 2017】When the sun sets, these Ural owls will wake up, shake the snow off, and head out to hunt rodents, insects, and even small game birds. You’ll find Ural owls across northern Asia, Russia, and Europe. Perhaps these two in Hokkaido, Japan, are a little groggy thanks to the noise of celebration as nearby humans welcomed the new year.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..