I mostly stole it from another list I found, but I cleaned it up a bit and removed the scientific names so it was just the French and English. It's fun to look at the names, like:
Chouette chevêche - Little Owl Chouette chevêchette - Pygmy Owl
So is a Pygmy Owl just a Little Little Owl? 🤔
I do like how French and Spanish (maybe others?) differentiate between horned and non-horned owls.
I typically steep it 1.5-2 minutes, the gf likes it from 2-5 min, James's testing I think was good up to 10 minutes without too much difference, and even in the Aeropress instructions I think it calls for like 30 seconds. I still feel all produce something drinkable.
The hand burning when I splash some boiling water through the holes for the cap wakes me up faster than the coffee when it happens! 😅
I love the Aeropress. I don't know if I've ever been able to make a bad cup with it. It seems so forgiving, yet you can really dial in a recipe at the same time.
My baseline recipe is 20g of coffee ground on the Encore (18 for light, 16 for med, 10 for espresso) and 200 ml water just off boil. Mix inverted for 2 min, stirring 3 or 4 times. Add 150 ml hot water in cold weather or right from the tap in hot water.
The only other brewer I bother with now is the OXO pour over, which is a good hands off brewer that makes me a very satisfying and consistent cup without the involvement of the Aeropress. It makes what it makes though. I use the same 20g coffee ground at 16-18, unbleached filters, and all 350 ml of water at once. I typically get evenly brewed grounds, but if I'm feeling so inclined I'll check it's getting all the coffee evenly, but whether I touch it or not, I feel I get the same result, so it's more piece of mind than taste that is affected.
Exploration
Photo by Ryan Burg
>A highly curious juvenile barred owl wanted to experience the world beyond the woods. I watched, somewhat bewildered, as this owlet and one of its siblings made their way to the very edge of this forest next to a parking lot. Once perched, they shrieked and bobbed their heads, highly focused on the paved surface below them. I couldn't understand why, but it was pretty clear they wanted to fly to the ground, so I slowly laid down on my stomach and waited. After about five minutes of getting tortured by the mosquitos, sure enough one of the two descended from its perch and proceeded to jump around/ make these little hopping motions on the pavement. After realizing that pavement is very hard and not nearly as fun as expected, it jumped onto this curb, threw me a quick glance and disappeared back into the woods. Your guess is as good as mine!
It's every Monday while part of us is still in weekend mode, but the other half knows there's things to be done.
It reminded me of a nicer museum display. It just looks like such a perfectly captured moment.
I've seen some wild stuff in my time online, and a lot wasn't my cup of tea, but I feel it's a major win that we're able to safely explore every corner of our minds in a safe and private manner.
Acacias Night Club near the Bois de Bologne
You sound more cultured than me! 😁
Without the demon eyes, it looks very Muppet-ish. I could see it honking.
This photo is why I included these snippets of article, it was too good not to use!
I feel the same way. I mentioned in the other article posted that I feel we've moved the world beyond where the Spotted Owl needs it.
I think they should leave the hybrids alone, as breeding/reintroduction doesn't seem to be working either.
Exactly, I posted this article in a comment above:
Guardian, 2008: Fatigue and racism threaten to knock Obama bandwagon off the road
Barack Obama was showing signs of campaign fatigue. Sitting on a picnic bench in a park on Pagoda Street, Indianapolis, in discussion with a group of 30 supporters, he told a story about the "modest" background of himself and his wife, Michelle. And 10 minutes later, seemingly having forgotten, he told them it all again.
It is hardly surprising, given that he has been on the road almost non-stop since Christmas, battling Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. In recent weeks, he has often seemed absent-minded, forgetting the names of the towns he is in.
Tiredness is the least of Obama's problems. After a relatively smooth and well-planned march towards the Oval Office, his campaign is facing its greatest crisis. "He is in the middle of a shit storm," one of the journalists travelling with him said.
Obama handled his 2 terms fine after that. He was as beat down by the campaign as Biden and he was almost 40 years younger!
Thank you! It drives me nuts that this isn't the key takeaway in every post and article I see. On one hand we an amped up old man who would sell out his family for a dollar, let alone the rest of us who is friends with dictators and thinks they're really sharp people with good ideas, and is also a convicted felon who surrounds himself with other current or future convicted felons, and has been saying for years he wants to imprison or hurt his critics. On the other hand, we have a barely older, regular old man who at least has good intentions, hires competent people, and who makes mistakes but admits to them and learns from it, who happens to be very stereotypically old man. How people are making this an apples to apples comparison is insane.
This behavior with Joe didn't start at the debate. It's the same Joe we've had for years. And this isn't new, even for people younger than Biden is.
Guardian, 2008: Fatigue and racism threaten to knock Obama bandwagon off the road
Barack Obama was showing signs of campaign fatigue. Sitting on a picnic bench in a park on Pagoda Street, Indianapolis, in discussion with a group of 30 supporters, he told a story about the "modest" background of himself and his wife, Michelle. And 10 minutes later, seemingly having forgotten, he told them it all again.
It is hardly surprising, given that he has been on the road almost non-stop since Christmas, battling Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. In recent weeks, he has often seemed absent-minded, forgetting the names of the towns he is in.
Tiredness is the least of Obama's problems. After a relatively smooth and well-planned march towards the Oval Office, his campaign is facing its greatest crisis. "He is in the middle of a shit storm," one of the journalists travelling with him said.
I thought it was funny in a "you really do find everything online" way, since this isn't a very common owl in most places people live, so it was interesting to come across this. I know that type of thing can be polarizing though, so I felt it proper to give a heads up for anyone that clicks!
She gives me vibes of an Egyptian goddess, like Taweret, but an owl.
The Stygian Owl - Goofball or Devil?
MSN hosted a random article on the Stygian Owl, though it is formatted pretty crappy and written blandly. To spare you the formatting and probably a ton of ads, here it is sans formatting.
>The Stygian Owl: Unveiling the Enigma of Its Crimson Eyes > >The Stygian Owl's red eyes, shining eerily in the night, are a hallmark of this enigmatic bird, setting it apart in the avian world. These crimson orbs, glowing under artificial light, add to the mystique and allure of this nocturnal predator. > >Introduction to the Stygian Owl > >The Stygian Owl, scientifically known as Asio stygius, is a medium-sized yet striking owl, renowned for its eerie and captivating appearance. This species is found across a diverse range of habitats in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and even urban parks. Its name, derived from the dark and gloomy River Styx of Greek mythology, hints at its mystifying nature. > >The Striking Appearance of the Stygian Owl > >The owl's physical characteristics are as intriguing as its name. It is larger and darker than the Long-eared Owl, with sooty-brown upperparts and heavy dark barring on its chest and belly. Its facial disc is dusky brown, framed with finely white-speckled lateral rims and prominent, short whitish eyebrows. But the most remarkable feature is its vivid, orange-yellow eyes, which glow bright red when illuminated by artificial light. > >The Enigma of the Crimson Gaze > >The nocturnal habits of the Stygian Owl contribute to its association with red eyes. As it is active mostly at night, people primarily encounter it under artificial lighting, which causes its eyes to reflect a red hue. This characteristic has earned it nicknames like "The Devil Owl" in certain cultures. > >Diet and Hunting: A Unique Predator > >Unlike most owls, the Stygian Owl primarily preys on small birds, bats, and occasionally insects and amphibians, rather than rodents. It hunts from a perch, adept at snatching birds from their nocturnal perches or capturing bats mid-flight. > >Breeding and Vocalization: Unraveling the Mystery > >The breeding habits of the Stygian Owl are relatively unknown. However, it's seen that males perform a wing-clapping display during courtship flights. Nests are typically made in abandoned stick nests of other birds or sometimes on the ground. The female incubates the eggs alone, but both parents feed the downy young. The owl's vocalizations include a deep, hooting song by the male and a high-pitched "miah" by the female. > >Conservation Status: Least Concern but Decreasing > >Despite its broad distribution, the Stygian Owl's population trend is decreasing, partly due to habitat loss and persecution stemming from myths associated with its appearance. > >Conclusion: A Creature of Myth and Reality > >The Stygian Owl, with its striking red eyes and mystical aura, is a remarkable species that continues to captivate and intrigue. While it may be shrouded in myth and mystery, this owl plays a significant role in its ecosystem, and understanding it better can help in its conservation efforts.
I liked the picture with the goofball face better than the red eyed pics I normally see. It looks like it'd make a good 8/16 bit sprite.
This is a more common look you'll see in the photos.
Which do you prefer?
The Owls Who Came From Away
>Wherever you go, there they are. > >Over the past century or so, barred owls have swooped across North America from east to west, inspiring wonder, admiration, and fear about the future of other owls, often all at once. Their story is complicated, as are the labels people attach to them. Are they native or not? And what can their presence in the Pacific Northwest reveal about what it means to belong to a place at this particular moment in history?
Came across this very nice article about the Barred Owl.
As opposed to most recent articles about the Barred Owl being about the pending elimination of a large chunk of the western population of them, this article focuses on how the Barred Owl made its westward journey, why they have been so successful, and the problems resulting from environmental changes expanding the habitat of one species while shrinking it for others.
There are many great facts and photos. It's not written in a clickbait style. It's a longer article, but it's not fluffed up, just full of info. I really recommend you give it a read.
Intense Gaze
Photos by Parker Photographic
>I LOVE the intensity of this Burrowing Owl's eyes... which were fixated on me for a few quick minutes (while I photographed her and her offspring).
Scruffy Screechies
From The Raptor Trust
>The hottest new band in town features these four Eastern Screech Owls. What's their band name? > >These Eastern Screech Owls are juveniles going through their molt into their adult plumage. They are fully grown, but feature some questionable feather- doos. They'll be with us for a few more months until they molt into their full adult plumage and learn how to hunt on their own.
Just the sunset, not an action movie
Photo by Mike Lentz
>Nestled high in a tree in a mixed woodland, a pair of Northern Saw Whet Owls made their home/ Their cozy nest hollowed out in a natural tree cavity held four eggs. The female incubated them diligently for approximately a month and then stayed on the nest for the first 18 days until she left for good leaving the father to continue feeding them. But experiencing the world beyond the nest beckoned as the Owlets grew restless, their instincts urging them to explore! Upon fledging, they stayed close to their nest for many weeks giving wonderful photo opportunities. This image was taken at the end of the day with the sunset going down through the trees in the background.
Silent Hunter
Photos by Snap Photography
>FINALLY! > >After literally years of chasing an owl shot chanced upon this epic spot. Absolutely amazing watching it silently hunt right in front of me. I think there might be more owl shots to come.... Sorry, not sorry! > >Canon UK R6iİ + EF300 F2.8 + 2xiii extender on top of the Vanguard Photo UK Veo 3 263CB tripod. > >1/1250th >F6.3 >1600
Moth-like
Photo by Attasha Berry
The thin looking plumicorns in this Great Horned Owl make me think of moth antenna.
Power Nap
Photos by Lucia Hackett
>Barred owlets will take power naps by keeping their talons tightly gripped on a branch and lie down on their stomachs. This cutie was so busy this morning moving around in the branches until he wasn't! Then he plopped down on the branch and let his wings hang and relax. He stayed like that for about 15 minutes just casually looking around. Then he had to figure out how to get up.
Teensy Weensy Screechie
Photos from the Wildlife Center of Virginia
>Who would have thought that when screech-owl hatchlings open their eyes they turn from cute little fuzzballs into the most grumpy, judgemental-looking owls on the planet?
Kids on Spaghetti Night
Photo from the Cincinnati Zoo
They titled this "Bad Feather Day" but I liked my title better.