Eurasian Eagle did well against the Blakiston’s Fish Owl in a bit of an upset if we looked at how these 2 fared last time. Though not as related as once thought, the EEO is still one of the biggest, toughest owls left in the game.
The Flammulated fans from last year don’t seem as impassioned this time around. It beat Dusky, but by a slim margin of 2 votes. They’re going to need to show up today if they want Flammy’s name emblazoned on the prize this year.
The Eagle Owl is a manifestation of power. It’s bold, rugged, and intimidating. If the Snowy continues its surge in the voting, the Eagle could be one that could stop it. It’s got a lot of like characteristics, and could steal enough votes to get to the finals.
Flammulated is quite another story. It’s small. It’s brightly patterned, but still feels restrained, and it’s not going to intimidate anyone much larger than its dinner. But this little one speaks to something ancient and primordial. It looks as old as the trees themselves. It captures the mystery of the woods.
Are you feeling big, brash, and confident, or does a more quiet and restrained persona capture your sense of what a top owl should be? Upvote the one you like below!
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Eurasian Eagle Owl
I was leaning Flammulated but the luxurious trousers in the second picture sold me on the Eurasian
Its owl pants and those big orange eyes. Sorry, flammie!
Orange eyes are always worth bonus points from me as well.
Flammulated beats it handily on colours but I too came here to talk about that style I mean goddamn those pants are killing it. Also the eyes are nicer.
I debated that pic for a bit, because I didn’t want to make it look goofy, but it also looked so fabulous and proud of itself.
Looks like I made the correct choice, as this seems a very popular pic from all the positive comments.
It’s hard to argue with puffy owl pants.
Lost my heart to that sticky majestic bird once and for all.
Flammulated Owl
Flammy is the best of all!
These Eyes 🎶
So smol, and so precious. The Eurasian Eagle Owl has nice trousers, and I love the photo where it has its claws out, but I have to vote for this little goober.
This is one where I’m glad I don’t have to decide!
I’m slightly less upset with Milky losing than I was with Long Ear. I never expected Milky to get in, and then to win its first round, and that got me really excited for it.
Ruru is a darn fine owl, and it being a country’s only owl, I can’t be too upset. It’s pulling consistent numbers, making it the potential rival WFS won’t see coming for it.
The winner here will be trying to end that momentum though, and either I think is a worthy challenger to both Morepork and Scops.
