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Photos by Birdergirl

Sorry for the delay, I started to feel sick last night so I've been asleep half the day. I didn't get to either post I wanted to do today, so just another picture post today. I'm feeling a bit better now, so hopefully tomorrow I'll have some good stuff for you tomorrow.

Post photo taken in British Columbia.

Comment photos in Utah.

I went down to Nevada and Idaho to see my lifer Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbills. I ended up seeing both well but the highlight of the trip was getting a photo in Utah of a bird I've seen many times before in BC. I suck at night photography but read up on it and was finally able to get a decent record shot of a Flammulated Owl. While owling had at least 12 of these owls plus 3 Saw-whets and 3 Great-Horneds plus quite a few Common Poorwills. Every time I see a Flammie I can't get over how tiny they are.

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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh no!

See, I knew a post was going to be needed here by someone!

Water damage is no joke, good luck with your cleanup!

[–] Chetzemoka@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nah, it's fine. Wet things dry. They're fine as long as you get them dried out in a timely fashion. All the water is up, dehumidifier running ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Good I'm glad it was nothing serious then!