Looks like they posted the answers and it's 1, 2 and 4! I can't expand the post though (don't use Facebook) so I can't see what reasoning they gave :/
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They're also nicknamed "coco-fesses" so "coconut butts" in English. Another fun fact: It's the largest seed in the world.
Yeah 1 and 3 look more alert to me as well. It looks like 4 has a visible wet injury under its right wing but the photo resolution isn't great so it's hard to tell. Definitely tricky, but maybe that's the point they're trying to make - it's hard to tell so better to call a rehabber or other expert to be certain.
I'm guessing #2, #4 and #5 are injured. Less sure about #2 though.
Congratulations, you are now a birdwatcher! Allow me to introduce Shazam for birds:
Merlin app (free): merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
It also shows you what birds you can expect in your area and has useful photos that can help you ID. Also, if you want to blow your mind some more take a look at these bird eye colours:
Source: https://bou.org.uk/blog-corbett-eye-colour/
Crazy stuff, huh?
If you're interested in learning more and getting into the hobby I'd be happy to point you in the right direction!
I recommend checking out Weird Explorer if you're interested in learning about new and weird fruits.
But the alternative mentioned doesn't exactly work. Even if your intention is to save your own children they will still be exposed, whether you k Like it or not.
There are a lot of different things people can do, locally or otherwise:
- Demand accountability from platforms by way of pressure on your representatives. And no I don't mean age verification, I mean using some of their profits to better moderate content online.
- Support politicians who push for responsible social media.
- Get involved in your school's PTA or equivalent, and raise the issue, form a group with parents and teachers to learn about the issue and work on ways to tackle it.
- Reach out to organisations that are fighting against this problem and ask how you can support/get more involved.
- If appropriate, empower your kids, especially boys, to speak up and stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. Teach your kids what behaviours are not ok and if they see those behaviours to act (whether that means speaking up or reaching out to adults to intervene).
- Stop giving money to irresponsible organisations who perpetuate the problem and instead start supporting companies that use ethical practices (though I acknowledge that's usually not simple nor cheap).
- If you're a man, support and/or get involved men's groups that are working to address the problem, especially through outreach programmes to young and vulnerable boys and men. If there isn't one, look to start one in your community.
Those are just some I could think of off the top of my head. Change doesn't happen overnight, it takes action from multiple people. But throwing our arms up and putting the responsibility on the victims alone (which doesn't even work) is not it.
I don't think telling women and girls to stay off social media is going to fix the issue. She also talks about this kind of language and views being parroted in real life. You can tell your kids to stay off social media but that doesn't mean they're going to be immune from this if other people don't do the same. The bigger problem is boys are being radicalised online, and no one is coming down on social media platforms that profit off of this happening.
To be fair it seems like they replaced an old wooden pole, not an actual tree.
After a couple of failed attempts to find them in another area, I spent three days in a spot where multiple short eared owls had been spotted. There was a group of at least 4 in one field who'd come out each evening around sunset to hunt. During the day they'd be sitting camouflaged in the high grass.
What I found interesting is that even though they were hanging around near each other at rest, when it came time to hunt, they would frequently rush at each other and squabble. Clearly they weren't among friends.
Another funny behaviour was how they would react to crows that also hung around the field, and vice versa. It's common for crows to harass birds of prey in a group, loudly crying out (it's one way to find out where there are owls even). But these crows acted a bit differently. Individual crows would from time to time come and annoy an owl just sitting around minding its business, but not as frantically as I'm used to seeing them. But what was even more incredible, the owls would do the same to the crows. It happened several times, but I've not seen something like that before.
I had a blast watching these guys and gals, it was a great way to cap off 2025. With that, I wish all superbowlers a great end of 2025 and/or start of 2026!
I got a tip for a LEO winter roost and sped over when I got the chance. There were no less than 10 owls in the tree! Apparently this specific spot has seen up to 50-60 owls in some years. What's incredible is that this willow tree is right next to a primary school in the outskirts of a small city. There are people coming and going all the time. People know the owls are there and come have a look but they stay unbothered (they do peek at you lazily though). I really wonder why they picked this specific spot, it's really unexpected given how busy and loud it gets.
Here is a shot of another two amigos in the group:
And one more where I felt like going a bit more artsy:
I stumbled upon a few long eared owls somewhere I wasn't expecting to find them. Couldn't get a better shot but was so happy to see them very clearly for the first time. They're not very big but their stare is intense.
I took this photo last month about an hour outside of Paris in France. I went to this spot looking for barn owls and stumbled on this guy, which was a hell of a treat! I did see the barn owls in the end but it was too dark to take a decent shot without a tripod. They were super close too, one flew over my head making a ghostly rolling screech. It was magical.
I also heard a tawny owl nearby! Not sure what it is about that particular village but owls seem to be major fans. I'll definitely be heading back!
A resident Tawny Owl sitting cosy in their nest. The photo was taken last week in Paris, this particular nest has been used by tawny owls for at least 10 years (likely the same owl?)
@anon6798@lemmy.world is singlehandedly keeping this place alive so I thought I'd also participate and share a photo I took last month. This is a burrowing owl I photographed on the grounds of a hotel in Brasilia. A couple of these guys made their burrow in a little ~~hole~~ hill at the bottom of the garden and were seemingly unbothered by hotel guests that were walking past. I have a couple of other shots but this is my favourite. Thanks for all your superb owl posts anon6789!
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I missed this, great to have the details!