this post was submitted on 19 Dec 2024
139 points (100.0% liked)

Superbowl

3372 readers
695 users here now

For owls that are superb.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

White Faced Scops walked into this tournament like a true champion, and none of its competition has yet to present much of a challenge. This owl just looks good. It's got the ears, it's got a prominent mustache, captivating orange eyes, and a trendy monochromatic color scheme. He's so far untouchable, but we've got a tiny owl coming in for a sneak attack!

The wee Saw Whet has been very accomplished these last two weeks. It's taken on the Barred Owl, the pescatarian Buffy Fish Owl, and it just out-greated the Great Horned Owl. This itty bitty owl has shown it's got big, big heart. It's small, it's expressive, it's got a lot of unique looks, and it's uncommon, but not as exotic to most of us as the Scops.

Will the Scops march unopposed to the finals, or has it finally met its match? Will the Saw Whet's winning streak keep going? I dunno, that's what you guys are here to tell me! Upvote your choice for the finals now!

#superbowl #owloftheyear2024

top 23 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] anon6789 71 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Man that last picture is incredible

[–] anon6789 6 points 2 days ago

Agreed. So many wonderful colors, and a sweet expression on the owl.

[–] anon6789 68 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

whispers
It's Ok, Scopes. You'll always be my favorite.

[–] anon6789 2 points 1 day ago

You can narrow it down to only one???

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Every time OP finds new pictures and every time I'm in awe...

[–] anon6789 9 points 2 days ago

The pressure is always on to top my last effort! Thankfully they are all so beautiful to begin with.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Now that's a tough match. It's the first time it's really hard to decide for me.

[–] anon6789 4 points 2 days ago

It was always just a matter of when! And the biggest match is still left after this.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Dammit. I new this day would come.

it's got a prominent mustache

"Riktal bristles." 😉

[–] anon6789 7 points 2 days ago

I've finally reached these keeeeds!

[–] maniclucky 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hard matchup. Only thing that would make it better is for the pictures to be switched so that they're staring each other down a la boxers.

[–] anon6789 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Good call. I did that on the Snowy/Eagle one.

I changed it. Much better!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Now they are even cuter

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is such a close match! C’mon little Saw Whet, you got this. ❤️

[–] anon6789 3 points 2 days ago

Both have been back and forth all day, it's so nerve wracking!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Oh no, don‘t do this to me

[–] anon6789 5 points 2 days ago

You did it to yourselves! 😜

It does get irrationally difficult.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

When I look at both of them, I got the feeling they are equally beautiful but still my heart has a favorite and I cannot do anything about it...
Comme on dit : le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ignore.

[–] anon6789 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I like that expression! ❤️

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I love premade expression. Unfortunatly, they cannot be easily translated.

[–] anon6789 3 points 2 days ago

This one wasn't too bad compared to others. With the key words I think it's straightforward enough to get an appropriate meaning in English.