White Faced Scops has has an easier go of things so far than many other owls, being fairly unchallenged through the first two matches it’s seen. Buff Fronted and Long Ear did their best, but couldn’t lay a feather on WFS. While many typically popular owls have seemingly been passed over for something different, the Scops has balanced being popular while still being the perfect amount obscure.
Spectacled Owl on the other hand has done really well. It beat the wise old Grey Owl in the first match, and a surprise poor turnout for the Screech while Speck picked up some more support led to a second victory. It’s loveable nerdy looks bring a different attitude the the gruff or silly looks of most other owls.
This match could really upend things if the champ gets bumped out. Whoever wins this is our first semi-finalist, and the first of the four owls to grace our banner for the next year. Who will you choose? Vote now!
Saw Whet is still riding a voting surge with an astonishing win over the Buffy. The fish owl had a lot of support still, but that tiny face full of big personality was just too much for people to say no to.
For today’s match, I would be thinking the Scops is the strong favorite, but after the campaign for “someone new” in the Snowy match fell short by one vote, I’m unsure if that sentiment will carry over here.
As always, it’s truly any owl’s opportunity!