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I know many of you fell for some new owls and enjoyed many of the pics of the ones you've already loved. I'm curious to see which photos you thought were the best. If you'd like, share a pic or two from the contest that really caught your attention.

I'll post a few here, but I don't want to post all the good ones myself. Hoo were your highlights of the last few weeks?

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[-] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Team Flammy for life though ❤️

What stunning camouflage on such a tiny owl!

What stunning camouflage on such a tiny owl!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

One person called it the Ent Owl, which I liked, and another said it looked made of bark and lichen. It really does look like some mythical forest creature made of the earth and trees!

[-] rigatti@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I was sad to see the Flamster not make it a bit further.

[-] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 4 points 2 years ago

We were so close too. Less than 10 votes behind Snowy! 2024 will be our year, I can feel it

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Me too! I really thought you guys had the chance to go all the way and do another huge upset.

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