Chinese Owl Illustration

A Chinese owl illustration (Strix Sinensis) showing the bird’s sharp talons clutching a small branch. The image was drawn by Major-General Thomas Hardwicke who was an English soldier and naturalist who was in India from 1777 to 1823. Format: JPG Alone and warming his five wits, The white owl in the belfry sits. – The Owl by Alfred … [Read more…]