Which owls are you thinking of? The ones off the top of my head (Pooh, Sword in the Stone) are males.
After doing all the research for on here, they probably should have more females, as they are the larger ones and guard the nest, and the males only special job is essentially grocery shopping. 😉
Lol she might possibly be an upgrade!
Good heavens, I'd hate to see which co-worker I'd get paired with! That's some type of Russian Roulette! 🤣🤢
This is why I physically attempted it, but another poster pointed out this is actually an AI art artifact.
Curse you, SkyNet!
That explains the ambiguous humanoid and the similar variations though.
I still enjoy the overall vibe though, just wish there was an actual owl cartoonist in this style.
I took a look at it again because reading your comment, and came to the same solution that it just be a skirt and this was a generic human shaped character of non-specific gender.
Also agree on the shoe shape of the foot on the ground.
I did attempt to sit the way in the cartoon with my right leg on top and found it impossible. 😆
We had a new group in from another regional site come for training.
It turned out the one was actively also a prostitute. She was freely distributing her social media, showing people videos of herself, and asking us where the secluded parts of the campus were so she could do her thing with some of the scientists.
She didn't do very much actual work, or at least not what she was supposed to be doing there. I give her credit for seeming to be very proud of her side gig. She seemed to really enjoy it. I think she just eventually stopped coming in after they went back to their own site, so maybe she did find herself a scientist.
Definitely the wildest person I've ever worked with.
I started donating to the local animal rescue. None of them get any public funding whatsoever, so all the money is going to the animals' care.
They're pretty open with what it costs to take care of the various animals, and I feel it's a critical job they do.
Haven't gotten any spam so far either, so that is respectful.
From Steve Kirby
>I do believe there are angels among us. For some God puts wings on them, for others he lets their light shine through their spirit and soul.
Saw Whet Owl
Disclaimer: I thought the sentiment of the quote was nice, even though I am not a religious person myself. I hope that isn't an issue to anyone. I know some don't like it, but you can still enjoy the photo itself.
Shared by Middle TN Raptor Center
It looks like this has made the rounds over various social platforms, but I hadn't seen it before. I want she to find the original source. There seem to be a few similar ones out there as well.
I enjoyed the art style and coloration, the message is important, and the owl itself is very cute. I hope you all have something you can be happy about today!
In my talks with dragonfly, the only real rule is that it needs to be owl content.
My personal feelings are that I don't like what blurs the kind between real and fake where it can be deceptive, and ones where people show something like a cake, furniture, textiles, something that is being passed off as a real product you can buy or that they made, but it isn't.
AI art can be cheap, low effort content, and there is absolutely a lot of it out there. I've shared a few examples on here, and it's gone about as well as what you're seeing, so framed as a positive or negative, it doesn't get the best reception here.
I've made some things using ArtBot, and while I occasionally get lucky, writing successful prompts to get something that is actually good is not as easy as one would think if they've never tried to make AI art.
I'm glad to see anyone participating here. Even after all my posting here, I feel I still have posts that I consider "failed" even if I think they're great. I do some that break 200 upvotes that I think are pretty basic, while I have some I really like that didn't get more than 50.
I'll occasionally do a thing that I think the group will like more than I do, but I ultimately post things I've enjoyed and think you guys will too. I feel that's what content should be. You won't enjoy posting if you're posting just what others want to see. If you're posting what you love, I get that comes through, and people will enjoy your passion as much as the content itself. That's a lot of the feedback I've gotten and have seen other places. Whenever you see things like "oh I've never thought much about X, but the way you talk about X has really caught my interest," I think that is what begins the feedback loop of posting.
I don't have any real issues with this post. I am primarily glad someone else posted something. I gave you an upvote for participating and your post is AI but not deceptive. You added a source link and made an original comment linking it to Bubo. You did everything you should.
The crowd will react however they will, and that's their right. I think you at least benefit from having a good clue as to why they didn't react to this the way you expected.
I hope this doesn't negatively impact your overall experience here, as I like you for your regular comments and participation, and I wouldn't want you to be discouraged.
These are just my personal feelings, and everyone is entitled to their own. I'm not the boss of anything here, I'm just here like the rest of you.
The closest things I can think of off the top of my head would be:
Carnivorous plants sort of came about the same way if I'm remembering correctly as well.
We put out mineral blocks for the wildlife, and they'll keep coming long after the block is physically gone and lick at the ground.
I've been unable to find any helpful info.
The only animal/caffeine studies I've found were either about it being pretty deadly to insects and mollusks, or just it being a toxin to animals in general. That didn't rule it out to me, since pretty much anything that gives you a buzz is because it is disrupting your vital functions in some way.
There is probably much more coffee on farms these days as opposed to wild coffee, so if coffee farmers aren't reporting the coffee being eaten directly, or noticeably high predation of what does eat the coffee, I'm going to say it sounds like it's not a thing. It would probably be hard to select which animals actually ate enough coffee to get an indirect caffeine jolt from, and it could work the other way as well, if they consumed something that ate more beans than the predator could handle, making them sick.
With the dolphins chomping on the blowfish, it's not like the fish is sometimes poison and sometimes not, so it's simpler to figure out what to do.
There was a test on zebrafish and rodents testing their reactions to unwanted stimuli, and it seemed to boost their reactions, but not in all cases, so effects seem to vary by species and individual. So maybe it is just a happy surprise if they eat something weird.
I try not to step on jokes by wondering about too many factual things, but now you have me wondering if any carnivores target those civets that eat the coffee cherries to get a buzz like the dolphins that harass blowfish to get high off the venom. 🤔
>An orphaned barred owlet is pictured earlier this year after being found at the side of the road by Windy Lake.
From Timmins Today:
>SUDBURY (Ontario, Canada) - A young barred owl rescued from the side of the road in late May has been returned to the Windy Lake area to live out his days in the wild. > >“It’s a beautiful location with lots of tall pines and cover,” Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre founder Gloria Morissette told Sudbury.com. “It’s a beautiful spot, and not a lot of traffic or people around.” > >The young owl took a long road to get to this stage, with a community steward, volunteers from the Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre, Canadian Wings of Rescue and The Owl Foundation contributing to his success. > >The owl’s rescue story began in late May, when a community steward found the baby owlet on the side of the road by Windy Lake, alone and dehydrated. It’s assumed that he was pushed out of his nest too early. > >“The black flies were just horrendous, and his eyelids were totally swollen from black fly bites,” Morissette said. “He was in pretty dire straits when the gentleman picked him up.” > >The owl’s rescuer reached out to the Val Caron-based Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre, who took the young owl in, fed and hydrated him. > >Canadian Wings of Rescue volunteer pilot Greg Campbell flew the owl to The Owl Foundation in southern Ontario, where he was rehabilitated over the course of the summer. > >“He was raised with other barred owls, which is amazing, so he didn’t have too many people interactions, which is important,” Morissette said, adding that a lack of imprint upon humans is integral to his success in the wild. > >Now that the owl is old enough to hunt on his own, Canadian WIngs of Rescue volunteer pilot Maciej Dragan flew him back up to Sudbury last week. Volunteers from Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre returned the owl to the Windy Lake area to live out his days in the wild. > >From the person who rescued the owl from the side of the road, those at Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre, Canadian Wings of Rescue and The Owl Foundation, Morissette said there are lots of people to thank for the owl’s successful rehabilitation into the wild. > >“That’s what keeps us going, is these positive outcomes,” Morissette said. “Our mandate is to get them back in the wild with a second chance.” > >Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre is a completely volunteer-run organization based in Val Caron who rely on public support for funding. Canadian Wings of Rescue is similarly 100-per-cent volunteer-run, and The Owl Foundation is a registered charity which relies on volunteers.
Finalist from 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
>Sarthak Ranganadhan with "Smooching owlets"
Parents get affectionate, offspring closes its eyes.
I do recall seeing that.
This is why you can't argue facts with some people. 🙄
That's much of what I didn't enjoy about the last season. It didn't really feel like satire so much anymore.
Between the headline and that pic of Hader, the first thing I thought was they're remaking Schitts Creek.
Sometimes I feel like I'm living in the latest season of The Boys.
I'd be fine with a meth using lady with some form of legit self run business. This Nazi stuff is a bridge too far though.
I don't recall where they all were, but I do remember there being a string of these power station shootings for a while. It's somewhat nice to know the reasoning behind it all now, though also more disturbing seeing how widespread it is and not just a couple of local yahoos. Both these women deserve to put away.
My unsureness was only about the level of responsibility for Durov, though it seems some of his charges are for his complicities in allowing things like this to continue and failing to cooperate with requests to do something from authorities. It does sound like he is now cooperating to turn over any evidence he may have about crimes arranged over Telegram, so why I don't feel this should give him a free pass, it's good he may allow other crimes to be prevented or prosecuted.
I don't follow much of this news lately, as I've just been overwhelmed by it becoming such a regular thing, so I've had to catch up on all these details.
Photo by Dale Bales
>I would hate to guess the number of miles I have traveled looking for owls. I love them. But who knew all I had to do was stay home and they would come to me. Taken this morning just off our deck go figure lol.
Photo by Paul Bannick
>After Forest Fires, Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) > >Many owls benefit from periodic fire as long as snags (standing dead trees) are retained. These serve as nest sights, hunting perches and ladders to help young flightless owls climb to safety after leaving their nests. Please keep this in mind when managing post-fire forests.
From Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
>This Fix 'em Friday, we highlight these baby barn owls that were brought to us and recently fledged. When threatened, barn owls lower their heads, spread their wings, and sway from side to side. This stance makes them appear larger and more intimidating to potential threats, and is called dusting. Barn owls also produce a sharp hissing sound that can serve as a warning to intruders, helping to establish their presence and deter potential threats. Together, these behaviors highlight the barn owl's unique adaptations for survival in the wild. > >These young barn owls are perfectly displaying this behavior and letting us know they do not appreciate us coming into their enclosure to change their water.
Photo by Matt Trevillion
>Eagle Owl, (Bubo bubo) Liminka, Finland 13/9/24- Very large and powerful owl with obvious ear tufts, deep orange eyes, and finely streaked pale buffy underparts. Active mainly at night, but can be seen perched up on prominent lookouts at dusk, searching for prey. Can be found roosting during the day in shady canopy or caves. Pairs often duet, with the male giving a deep, resounding hoot and the female giving a hoarser, higher-pitched one. Inhabits a wide range of habítats, from forests to rocky canyons, but generally abundant nowhere
Even during their active hours, they still look just as groggy. No wonder I feel such closeness with them!
From Hoo's Woods
>"Fall' in love at Hoo's Woods! > >Yesterday, we released Ixonia, the large female Great Horned Owl, from the center. She had suffered multiple injuries from a vehicle collision this summer and made a full recovery. > >Over the past few weeks, every morning around 5 a.m., a wild Great Horned Owl has appeared near Ixonia's cage, hooting softly. And then, she started hooting back. Perhaps this is the start of a courtship. We've even found partially eaten prey, including a bullfrog, left near her cage, perhaps as an offering. > >Ixonia flew strong, landing high in the pine trees, and this morning, we heard two Great Horned Owls calling once again. Who knows what the future holds, but far be it from us to stand in the way of true love. Be well lxonia! > >Note the owl haybale art, inspired by Ixonia created by our talented board member, Mandy Croft.
It isn't often we get a full story from start to finish, so it's wonderful to have closure on this wonderful effort.
Ixonia's Backstory
From Anthony J Dixon
>My last shot of my last visit to see the fledgling Barn Owls on Saturday evening. I'm not sure how many more visits get in before they leave the roost for good, or if indeed get any more in. If this is to be the last image of these beautiful birds, then it feels poignant... > >Just as the sun was going down this handsome male who I've become rather attached to, flew straight towards me and over my head with the colours of the days end behind him. Almost felt like goodbye and if that is to be the case, then it was a truly wonderful ending to the story of my summer..
From the Hilton Head Great Horned Owl Cam
>Hi Group! >The Owls are back! screen shots from Timelapse. Date is on the pictures.
Looking forward to another successful season for these lovely birds!
From World Bird Sanctuary
>Gordon, the barred owl, might love sunbathing even more than Lewis, the bald eagle, from yesterday's post. Barred owls go into full relaxation mode when they sun. They will sit down, go into a full pancake, and tip their head back for maximum sun coverage. Gordon will do this on warm sunny days even on his trainer's glove. It can be a little tricky supporting an owl that is actively laying down on your hand!
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/17785044
> A County Down farmer is celebrating the arrival of four new barn owl chicks after 10 years of conservation work on his land to increase numbers. > > There are currently fewer than 30 breeding pairs of barn owls in Northern Ireland. > > Ulster Wildlife say this is down to agricultural intensification, habitat loss, a lack of nest sites, and increased use of rat poisons. > > David Sandford has provided a home for nearly 20 owlets in the past six years after installing wooden nest boxes on his farm in Strangford.
I think I had an earlier story on this farm, so it's great to see the efforts paying off!
Go check out !nature@feddit.uk and give them an upvote for sharing this story. They look to have a lot that would interest any nature or animal fan outside of the UK as well.
Some interesting posts from the past week:
Volunteers discover rare birds of prey breeding in Cumbria
Plan unveiled to reintroduce White-tailed Eagle to Cumbria
Studland sees record numbers of rare butterfly
From Jerry Chinn
>My cell phone rang. It was my wife, Tori. "Come downstairs quietly with your camera' she said. She was in her backyard garden, and as approached, she motioned to come over to the fence. Pointing low down to the tree just on the other side of the fence was this owl... probably the same one photographed on the ground the other day. So, there was a great horned owl in a tree, no more than 25 feet away. Amazingly, he just continued to look at us as I fired off several shots. Only when I moved around to try to get a different angled shot did he fly off.
Below are the photos mentioned from the other day.
Photo by Stephen Shpak
>Don't let my cuteness fool you! > >In this photograph, you can see a charming Saw-Whet Owl perched in a tree it often frequents. The initial reaction might be, "Aw, it's so cute and tiny' and while that is true, it's also important to remember that this tiny creature is a raptor! > >These diminutive owls prey on mice, voles, frogs, and other small creatures, seizing them with their sharp talons. As owl season approaches, remember to maintain a respectful distance, remain silent, capture your photograph, and exit the vicinity discreetly. > >Always maintain ethics in your photography! It's not worth compromising your principles for a photo. Unethical behavior not only endangers the owl's life but also risks it abandoning the area permanently, potentially depriving you and others of ever seeing it again. > >(Disclaimer - Photo taken distantly at 500mm with a 1.6x crop and cropped again in post)
Photos by Bimbo Brllo
>The Philippine Eagle Owl > >I'm fortunate to be one of the WBPP (Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines) photographers documenting the majestic Philippine Eagle Owl, a true giant among owls, at La Mesa Eco Park in October 2022. I hope to encounter this incredible bird again soon. Happy Anniversary, WBPP!"
>Some of our new patients. >We can't help them without your support.
I'm a bit behind on collecting new posts due to still feeling sick, so the posts today feel a little lackluster. I'm going to try to refill my archives today.
Recently all the rehab groups seem to be pushing extra hard on donations. I try not to push this stuff too hard on you guys, but I'll take a minute to say again, all these animals you love to see on here are saved purely, 100% by public donations and people and vets dedicating their time to a noble cause.
I encourage you all to find a rehabber near you to share something with if you are able. They're the ones that help the animals in your community.
I also want to note something about something you may often see. People will leave bad reviews of rehabs when they feel they are not as helpful as they should be. It is difficult to get established in rehab, due to all the licensing and certification required. It takes years, and there is no money in this business, so it is only people who are doing it for their love of animals. Please be understanding they may not always be able to do what you feel is necessary.
Here is a comment from Pocono Wildlife Rehab from a few days ago explaining:
>Our apologies if we don't return EVERY phone call, email or lnstant message regarding an animal update within a week. The animals in our care are our top priority and as previously posted we are very limited on staff. There are several numbers listed on our page to call to get updates. You may also text those numbers. We TRY to get back to everyone but we literally get an average of 50-75 calls A DAY!! > >Please try to be more understanding and appreciate that the animals are what comes first.
I'll add a link once I find it again to some databases of rehabbers around the world, so you can find your local rescues. Please keep them in mind this year if you are looking for a place to lend a helping hand or gift.
