Friday, November 11, 2022

The (fake) saw-whet owl of 1st Avenue

Photos by Steven 

If you're passing the SE corner of First Avenue and Seventh Street near Saifee Hardware, you may notice something perched above the walk sign. It's a saw-whet owl...
... and it's not real. (It fooled at least one reader who shared photos asking what kind of bird it is.)
As you know, artificial saw-whet owls are perfect for commercial displays, fall decor ... and provide a symbolic meaning of being protective and insightful.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Where can one acquire such an exquisite faux hooter?

Anonymous said...

Maybe we should elect a saw-whet owl as our new Mayor.

Anonymous said...

I haven’t been in Saifee recently, but if they don’t carry them there I bet their related flower district shop Jamali Garden has them. I bought a ton of birds for my Christmas tree there a few years ago.