anon6789

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Years from now at the VFW:

"I was there at Chili Night back in '25. Not a square of Uncle Sam's one ply to be found. I was down to my last roll myself. Then Johnny from the 7th Battalion comes through the latrine doors, packs of Charmin' under both arms that he's taken off an ICE detainee. After my recon to make sure all the platoon was carrying a pair of grenades in their BDUs instead of a foxhole, we handed it out and the men were ready to unleash the fury only US military mess halls can provide. Hoorah!"

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 3 hours ago

Looks cute. Protect the water voles too!

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 7 points 4 hours ago

I agree! More live minks for me is a good thing!

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 15 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Do they earn a deployment ribbon for being on active doodie?

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

The owl may not be enjoying this, but there's no real harm done if we enjoy it!

You've got our sympathies big guy, but this is still a fun looking photo.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 4 hours ago

That's what I'm talking about!

It's a few comments more positive in here already. 😜

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 32 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

My thought process:

  1. Post wholesome content. You need to be providing what you want to see, first and foremost. Provocative content is easy engagement, but wholesome stuff is both a little harder to find and to get people to interact with.

  2. Support other people doing what you like. See a post you like with no or low comments? Leave a comment to show that person other people want more. Likes are nice and all, but I personally post things I'm interested in and want to discuss. If I get likes, but nobody is talking with me, I get bored and feel like posting less.

  3. Clarify when you post or comment. If you're sharing an opinion, make that clear. If you're interested in a subject but understand you aren't an expert, make sure you're not coming off as one. If you're bringing facts, support them with quotes and citations and be sure to credit others where it's due.

  4. Respect constructive discussions. If people are rude, feel free to ignore them. No one wants to see 2 stubborn randos arguing in a thread though. If people give counterpoints or ask questions of your opinion, return the politeness given or steer it back to positive interior you feel it isn't.

  5. Discipline is required if I can't stick to my principles that I've outlined. If I think what I'm going to post is going to rule people up or if I think I'm saying too much about something I'm not very informed on, am I better off hitting cancel than post?

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

I'd like to say those that don't are missing out on half the fun here.

There's not too many posts that don't at least have some fact or context story to them, and especially if there's a comment or two it's likely some bonus goodies.

I like to reward the true owl fans. /s

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

"I keep telling you...I'm a fish owl... I've got no quarrel with you, my feathered friend."

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I do too. I like seeing them explore things. It looks like it's enjoying itself here, especially once the sibling comes to join them.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

A friend joins in!

 

From Diana Rafferty Yatson

Young Barred owlet cooling off in a creek on a hot summer day!

Cuyahoga county, 6/25

 

From Noel Casaje

While exploring one of the private reserves in Namibia, our guide suddenly pointed to a nearby tree and said, "A Scops owl is sleeping right there." I looked in the direction he was pointing, but I saw nothing. I was standing less than ten feet away, yet the owl had completely vanished into the bark.

It wasn't until it partially opened one eye that I finally spotted it.

The bark seemed to come to life. The feathers, the shadows, and the stillness had disappeared into the tree so completely that it didn't blend in. It became the tree.

A gentle reminder that nature doesn't always hide in the shadows.

Sometimes, its most remarkable wonders are waiting in plain sight.

(Namibia- Wide Horizon Photo Tours)

African Scops Otus senegalensis

 

From Owl Rescue Centre

Verreaux's Eagle Owl demonstrating how powerful he really is. Genet never stood a chance.

From Google

Genets are small, cat-like carnivores with a long, slender body and a tail that is usually as long as the body. They are typically 40-60 cm (16-24 inches) long, excluding the tail, which can be an additional 40-55 cm (16-22 inches). Adults weigh between 1 and 3 kg (2 and 7 pounds).

I don't know just how big the one the owl caught is, but this is pretty sizable prey! The owl's size and weight are about the same as the specs on the genet.

Obviously not the same people, but this should give you an idea of the scale.

 

From Ajesh Rana

Fearless in Flight

A powerful moment in the wild - a small bird White- browed Fantail bravely mobbing a majestic Brown Fish Owl perched in its domain.

Nature's drama unfolds silently, but speaks volumes. Captured in the heart of the forest.

Ranthambore National Park

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

So elegant!

 

From Diana Rafferty Yatson

Fatherly advice
The day the Great Horned owlet left the nest

 

From MN Owl Tours

It's ok, give em a lil tongue 😛

Eastern Screech Owl

 

From Izzy Edwards

Barred Owl in front of a beautiful urban light show.

 

From Paulette Donnellon

Sitting at an airport (heading back home to San Diego. .. yay!) going through images from early June and found this precious little cotton ball with sharp edges that I missed!!

Juvenile Burrowing Owl; Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

 

From Neil Bowman

Flores Scops-owl is a rare and endangered species, but what a little cracker. Taken on Flores Island in Indonesia.

 

From Coast Guard Mooloolaba QF6

Owl Rescue

No, it's not the name of our new boat.

Our Gold Saturday crew were out in the bay this morning on Marine Rescue 1 when they spotted an unusual bird in the water.

On further investigation it was found to be an Eastern Barn Owl in distress. Our crew got it aboard and luckily Noosa Wildlife Rescue were in Mooloolaba and they now have the owl to get it back to good health.

Well done to our crew for spotting and rescuing the owl.

I would name it Gilligan!

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From Kichuz Kichuaravind

Camouflage champion, until the eyes ~~brake~~ break the illusion!

Eurasian scops owl

Kuwait, 2025

 

From Gary Jones

It was a bit of an Owly morning at Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Eagle & Vulture Park, Knutsford I spent a couple of hours working with Jake and the owls.

Firstly one of the juvenile Barn Owls, he's coming on so well, and it won't be long before we can again include this "Voles eye view of a Barn Owl" once again in our Specialist workshops Plus I photographed Roderick, the juvenile Long Eared Owl, the first images of him flying.

Nikon Z9 14-24mm (Barn Owl) And 100-400mm (LEO)

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