this post was submitted on 19 Feb 2026
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[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

You really got me there - freaked out a little

[–] determinist@kbin.earth 9 points 4 days ago

This is an amazing photograph. I love it.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Oooh I wasn't sure what this was at first, but that's because this is the elusive king of owls, the Blakistons Fish Owl.

[–] gon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago

this is really good

[–] M1ch431@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The owls are not what they seem

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] M1ch431@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It's a Twin Peaks reference! Just found it appropriate given the nature of this photo

[–] zwerg@feddit.org 2 points 3 days ago

Close, but not enough eyes.

[–] Iunnrais@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago

Two wings covering their faces, two wings covering their feet, and two wings to move with.