From Ali Xiadi

Gators are lurking under this nesting hollow dead tree. Not one, but 3 barred owlets are in it & barely can hang on in high winds. Mum is nearby, watching from this little palm tree. If you didn’t pay attention, you wouldn’t even notice her: well-blended!

FLORIDA 03/29/2025

    • festnt@sh.itjust.works
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      2 days ago

      oh no it’s luring writers with text in its mouth

      for writers: DO NOT READ WHAT’S INSIDE THE GATOR’S MOUTH!

      • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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        2 days ago

        I didn’t even notice that! I was worried I did it, but the photographer has removed it from their post, so I’m in the clear!

        Or the gator disposed of the evidence and swam off! 😮

        • festnt@sh.itjust.works
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          2 days ago

          i think it was from the original image, since a lot of social media apps have built in image editing and lemmy isn’t one of them (unless theres some app idk about with that)

          the gator probably ran off after grabbing a writer tho

      • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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        4 days ago

        In nature, there’s always some hazard waiting for an opportunity to present itself. I hope these little ones get flying right on the first try!

          • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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            4 days ago

            I’m a bit curious what will happen with these babies. Usually they do “branching” where they kinda do gliding hops to get from branch to branch to build up their flight muscles until they can actually fly, but this tree doesn’t look to have anywhere to hop around to. I’m trusting mother owl put some thought into this location…