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Photos by Birdergirl

Sorry for the delay, I started to feel sick last night so I've been asleep half the day. I didn't get to either post I wanted to do today, so just another picture post today. I'm feeling a bit better now, so hopefully tomorrow I'll have some good stuff for you tomorrow.

Post photo taken in British Columbia.

Comment photos in Utah.

I went down to Nevada and Idaho to see my lifer Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbills. I ended up seeing both well but the highlight of the trip was getting a photo in Utah of a bird I've seen many times before in BC. I suck at night photography but read up on it and was finally able to get a decent record shot of a Flammulated Owl. While owling had at least 12 of these owls plus 3 Saw-whets and 3 Great-Horneds plus quite a few Common Poorwills. Every time I see a Flammie I can't get over how tiny they are.

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago
[–] TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Your health is more important than sassy owl pictures ❤️ glad you are on the mend!

Also, this guy looks like he wants to have some words about being woken up, and I love it.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I picked him since we had the same expression this morning. I just have a sinus infection I think, so it's just discomfort. I'm still gradually getting better, but the owls cheer me up to!

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

whelp... maybe I can help with that... Owl livestreams, if you haven't seen them. (the snowy owls are currently on camera,)(edit: so are the great grays)

hope you feel better soon.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Mrs Grey has a funny booty wiggle to reposition herself on the eggs! 🥰

The Snowy highlights were neat too. I don't know how long the highlight reel covers, but Mr Snowy looks to be a very successful hunter. Mrs Snowy always looks so excited when he got back with something.

Thanks for sharing those!

[–] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hellz yeah, Flammy Friday 💪

Much needed as I'm finishing up shop vaccing around 50 gallons of water off my basement floor because I'm a complete idiot who likes to overflow bathtubs.

It's fine. It's my house. I'll fix it. 🤦

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh no!

See, I knew a post was going to be needed here by someone!

Water damage is no joke, good luck with your cleanup!

[–] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Nah, it's fine. Wet things dry. They're fine as long as you get them dried out in a timely fashion. All the water is up, dehumidifier running ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Good I'm glad it was nothing serious then!

[–] Maruki_Hurakami@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Looks like someone woke him up.