> I like the idea that my cat is constantly in a flow except when hungry haha. Alternatively, one could argue that 'sprint' predators like cheetah and Peregrin

> I like the idea that my cat is constantly in a flow except when hungry haha. Alternatively, one could argue that 'sprint' predators like cheetah and Peregrine falcons are in flow-state when hunting (i.e. hungry) and in a non-flow state when resting between hunts / kills. Considering Peregrines, outside breeding season, they might only spend a few minutes flying per day and are then happy to perch on a secluded branch until they need to venture out again for their next kill. If there is a flow/non-flow distinction (and you are right, we may never know), I'd conjecture that flow starts when hunger exceeds a certain threshold and finishes when the bird is fed. Edit: I work with different types of raptors and can confirm that they vary significantly in their mental capabilities. Owls have relatively small brains because their skulls are full of eye and they are not easily trainable, compared with say a Caracara [0], which to my mind is the bird equivalent of a racoon: smart and pesky. I can imagine a Caracara having a greater flow/non-flow distinction compared with an Owl which is much more instinct-driven. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_caracara https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_caracara