I have an affinity for owls as expressed in art. And sometimes in real life at the Aviary.
When I was a kid I somehow acquired the likeness of an owl (stuffed, i.e. three dimensional) on a perch. I think this was a Halloween decoration.
When I was a young adult, at Christmas I received a gift in a large box. It was the old trick - a box within a box within a box.
Despite that experience, I still like theoretical owls. I like the *idea* of owl. I am all in for platonic owls. Owls in art are superb.
I have nothing against real live owls but I don’t particularly want to become friendly with any owls. I hope they are doing fine on their own. And anyway, state law does not allow humans to adopt owls as pets.
Herewith some of my favorite depictions of Superb Owls.
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| Our own owl statue which stands guard at our front door. With gladiolus flowers, miraculously not devoured by deer. |
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| Restroom decor. I think this was at a vegan restaurant. |
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| Snowy Owl at the Aviary |
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| A superb owl hook |
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| Eastern Screech Owl at the Aviary |
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| Owl planter - seen while canvassing |
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| Our superb owl |
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My daughter's beloved third grade teacher loved owls so we bought her one for every occasion that year. I love them too, more theoretically than practically - they kind of freak me out, honestly, what with the backwards-head-capability and have you seen a Harpy eagle? Terrifying. But they are a pleasing shape and a good representation of wisdom.
Owl. Harpy owl.
@bibliomama I just looked up images of Harpy Owl (or also called Harpy Eagle). You are right - it is a completely terrifying creature.
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