Buffy has retained a bit of its popularity from last year, coming off a great win over Mottled Wood. I thought the newcomer would have given it a bit more challenge, but its charming personality overcame the challenger with no issue.

The petite Saw Whet has been making big waves, having the second highest score of the first tier matches. There’s been a few people calling for SWO to go all the way to the finals.

Both owls are known for their charming appearance, one a dopey big lug, the other is pure concentrated cuteness. Which owl gets your vote? Upvote them now!

#superbowl #owloftheyear2024

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      There is a >0% chance you could have been the first human it ever saw up close depending how far away it flew in from!

      It’s a really good picture and if Saw Whet moves on I can use it as one of the photos if that’s alright. I feel it’s on par with them.

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        Yeah, several members of the family grabbed their phones and cameras and it let up just snap away.

        I still look for an owl in that spruce tree :)

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          That must have been fun!

          They don’t migrate to the same place every year, but you still have a tree that has been blessed by a fine owl. 🦉