I thought Owls can hunt in darkness? I've seen them nail rabbits on moonlit nights on snowy fields out west.
I hit one in real dense fog at night one time, MUCH bigger than this one.
It looked like a 30 pound watermelon with wings!
I was driving a cab over type tractor trailer, and just caught a glimpse of this HUGE thing heading toward my face. It hit right above the windshield, a metal sun visor taking the brunt of the force.
I damn near peed my pants.....
It's a shame, they're cool looking birds....