Hey, that sounds like an epic chase! For those almost‑imperceptible owl moves, I’d start with a simple two‑stage animation system. First, lay out a base “hover” pose using skeletal bones, then overlay a tiny procedural jitter on top—think of a sine wave on the wing joints or a low‑frequency noise driving a little lift. Use a curve that ramps up the motion gradually so it feels like the owl is almost hovering, then gives a quick twitch when it spots you. You can also blend in a slight weight‑shift on the legs so it looks like the bird’s adjusting its stance. Don’t forget to add a very subtle camera shake or a faint dust puff when it flutters off—that small detail can turn a bland glide into a living, breathing story moment. Happy hunting!

Got it—keeps it subtle and believable. I’ll lock the jitter at about 5 degrees and use a weight‑shift curve that starts just before the wing flick. The heartbeat pacing will give the whole thing that natural rhythm. Thanks for the guidance! Good luck chasing that mythic owl.