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From Anthony Goldman

Brown Fish Owl on take off at Ranthambore National Park, India in March 2025.

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[–] credo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

That's a wiggly one! 😁

[–] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think the last few photos of this species have made me finally settle on my favourite owl. Look at that coat, majestic!

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

I don't know if I could choose between Brown, Buffy, or Tawny, but the fish owls really have one talon on the fun and playful side and the other talon on the serious and majestic side. They look amazing and can embody any attitude. They are great owls by any measure!

[–] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

Solid choices as well.