Credit to bird photographer Peter G. Arnold. Relevant article: https://mugglehead.com/wyoming-wildlife-photographer-strikes-gold-near-cheyenne/

Both deserving of acclaim, but look at this! How stunning is this?

Sooty looks like a restless spirit that haunts a Victorian mansion. 🩶

I'd be super excited to see a screech in person, ngl.

My Buff Orpington hen says "Go Team Buff!"

It's hard to pick. Turn Coat maybe?

Looks good! I think Sooty v Great Horned should be interesting.

And also, Go Screechies!

Hi all ,

I've always preferred not to make rules, because I think it can stifle creativity and sharing, BUT, it may be necessary at this point to have one or two rules posted to the sidebar, including something about AI, as well as a general "be nice" sort of thing. I'm open to suggestions, if anyone wants to weigh in.

I don't like AI though I can envision some narrow situations when it could be okay, which is why I've not banned it. Clearly, there are strong opinions about it, and I think a ban is probably appropriate at this point. At the very least, it should be clearly labeled as AI.

However, I think it's super important to note that not everyone can readily identify what is and is not AI, so if someone does post AI, we should offer up some grace and kindness to that person, who may simply be sharing a picture that they genuinely thought would be appreciated.

I welcome thoughtful discussion and suggestions, and I'll update the sidebar with a couple rules after I've had time to read what you've had so say.

I'm on Fool Moon, trying for a complete Dresden Files re-read before Twelve Months

Those are some floofy plumicorns!

Does any other owl look more like Noctowl?

I wish I had a gripping hand.