Snowy Owl
Superbowl
For owls that are superb.
That second picture is just a sentient pair of pants ๐
I know! I just had to use that pic when I saw it!
I just hoped everyone thought it looked fun and not stupid. I try to show off a good variety of personality with the 3 photos too give them all an even shot.
Black and White Owl
Owls have the best scowls o/o. The black cowl with reddish eyes in the OP pic and the second picture here have it winning for me.
And thanks for doing this. Every can use a little more owls in their lives
I'm really surprised how this contest is going. I'd have pegged Snowy as a sure winner, but this is a tough one so far!
I try to grab pics that capture a few different "moods" for these, and for some of the rare ones like this Black and White Owl is tough, because they are in very out if the way places, but that's one of the reasons I like to spotlight them.
To care about far off places we'll probably never see, we need something to relate to. If you hear something bad going on in the forests if Guatemala or whatever, you probably wouldn't care, but if you say hey, isn't that where this cool owl lives??? it's going to mean something to you, because you now have some type of bond to that place and that animal.
You guys make me feel very happy when you let me know you enjoy these posts. It's a good feeling knowing I give you all something to look forward to. I'm just a regular person, not some bird scientist, but I found this as a way I can contribute to Lemmy and do something positive for people.
The ruffled front feather and orange beak remind me of a monk parrot
I do see the resemblance! I remember someone before when I posted the B+W said it reminded them off a parrot as well due to the beak.
For also being known as a Quaker Parrot, I'm surprised they are illegal in Pennsylvania (The Quaker State) as well as many parts of the country.
From Wikipedia
Because of monk parakeets' listing as an agricultural pest, the U.S. states of California, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wyoming, as well as Western Australia outlaw their sale and ownership. In Connecticut, one can own monk parakeets, but cannot sell or breed them. In New York and Virginia, one can own monk parakeets with banding and registration. In Ohio, owning one is legal if the bird's flight feathers are clipped or it is incapable of free flight.
Ooowee, this is a close race. 10v11 at time of voting.
btw, thanks for doing this - it's a little glimmer of fun in my morning between meetings : D
Aye, these matches are awesome. The daily dose of aww, with a fun twist. Cheers to the lad doing this, we are all the better for it!
I'm glad it's something new and fun, and hopefully we'll all be doing it again next year too!
I'm glad you all are having fun! The reaction was a little tepid when I brought it up, but it really seems to have you guys participating at a greater rate than normal. I keep doing it every day because you guys tell me it's a positive experience for you.
Some of these matches have gone very different than I anticipated, so it's fun for me to watch as well.
Hedwig? โs that you?
Seven different owls played Hedwig.
Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit.
I believe all were male, even though Hedwig was supposed to be a girl.
Cool! TY 4 the info. ๐๐ป
Of course!
This one is so hard! I have no idea what to do! On the one hand, classic owl, one of my favorites. On the other hand, I feel like I must support my goth owl brethren. I'm so torn...
And it's only the first round!!
Some hard decisions lay ahead for you guys! ๐