Q: Is the branch made of real wood or polyrésine?
In high-density polyrésine (polystone) wood effect finish — the same material as the owl itself, with a surface treatment that faithfully reproduces the textures, knots, and warm tones of a real branch. The advantage is a homogeneous resistance of the whole: no risk of rot, moisture-related cracking, or differential discoloration between the bird and its support. The same behavior outdoors for both elements.
Q: What is the difference between this sculpture and the other owls in the catalog?
It is the only one with an integrated branch — the tawny owl is perched, not simply placed on the ground or on a flat surface. This perched posture gives the sculpture a narrative dimension and a contextual presence that the others lack. It is also the only representation of the tawny owl (Strix aluco) identified as such in the catalog — recognizable by its brown-rufous plumage and its characteristic round facial disc.
Q: Can this sculpture stay outside all year round?
Yes — balcony & terrace and outdoor garden. The polyresin is tested down to -20 °C and treated with UV protection for the brown-rufous tones of the plumage and the warm tones of the branch. Its weight (1.425kg) and stable base ensure good stability outdoors even when exposed.
Q: Is the tawny owl an easy species to identify for someone who is not an ornithologist?
Yes — it is precisely the most well-known and most present species of nocturnal bird of prey in our gardens and forests. Its characteristic hooting is familiar to everyone, and its silhouette — round, compact, reddish-brown plumage, large black eyes — is immediately recognizable even to a non-specialist. Giving this sculpture to someone who loves nature is to offer them an animal they know and appreciate without necessarily knowing its name.
Q : Is this a good gift for someone who loves nocturnal birds of prey?
Particularly well-targeted for this profile — and the integrated branch makes it a more complete gift than just a simple figurine. The tawny owl perched on its branch is a universally recognized and appreciated image, which says something about the nocturnal nature and the forest. A piece that one receives, installs, and keeps.