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Short Eared Owl Propaganda (startrek.website)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by casmael@startrek.website to c/superbowl@lemmy.world

as I'm sure you're all aware, the sensational 'owl of the year 2023' competition is currently ongoing, and one of today's second round matchups sees the gigantic snowy owl facing off against the titanic short eared owl (making them both seem normal sized - joke by D. Mitchell & R. Webb, 2004)

I would like to take a moment to thank the short eared owl for having a schedule that lines up with when it's possible to photograph it. So many owls hunt only at night which is very inconsiderate, especially when you consider the weight of camera equipment and the price of train tickets in this economy. The short eared owl is a true Owl of the People (OOP) and as such, deserves your vote.

Please consider some of the following points when casting your vote today: Short eared owl:

  • very nice fellow
  • considerate (see above)
  • useful sleep schedule
  • lovely colouration (looks good in evening light - see photo)
  • definitely wide awake at all times
  • flat at the front, surprising it is still so aerodynamic
  • long wings mean this chap is easily identified as an owl at a distance (misidentification as plump seagul possible)
  • often comes in pairs (friendly)
  • charming

thank you for your attention & for looking at the first (somewhat) successful photograph of an owl i have taken peace lads and lasses x

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[-] dandroid@dandroid.app 6 points 11 months ago

I love these photos, but I might need to post some propaganda of my own to offset this, because I need to support my derpy snowy boys.

[-] casmael@startrek.website 6 points 11 months ago
[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It started to blur too much. I wanted it to look like a gigantic 8 ft owl standing in the middle of the field. 🤣

I really like the original though! You did a good job on this post in general!

this post was submitted on 12 Dec 2023
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