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WINNER: Snowy 43-42 - Owl of the Year Round 24 - Snowy vs Crested (lemmy.world)

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One owl you should know well... The Snowy. From memes, to Harry Potter, to yearly controversies about photographers flicking like paparazzi to get a look at them, we all love the Snowy Owl. It's big, bright, goofy, beautiful, and powerful all at once. Seeing them takes our hearts on a Polar Express ride of happiness. This owl was already tops of the first round voting, and is on a good track to the finals.

A mysterious stranger is looking to stop the Snowy's crusade. The Crested Owl is secretive and exotic. From tropical destinations not seen by many, but it is a sight to behold for those that do. With its unique sense of style and the thrill of the unknown, can it derail the Snowy?

Upvote your pick now!

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Barn vs Short Eared was a good match. Shorty had its good share of fans, but Barn held on to a slim but steady lead all day.

Both are very wonderful owls, but Barn is the one to move on.

We're still at the tail end of Shorty season, so fans of the SEO will still have more pics coming.