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Owling. Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl

Owling. Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl


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Owling. Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl

Birds being caught by owling. Using the habit of smaller birds to mob an owl, one is tethered on a pole beside which are placed sticky perches, when the mobbing birds land on these they are caught. Original Artwork: Artist - Henry Alken (1774 - 1850). Engraving - L Clark (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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This print captures a unique and somewhat controversial hunting technique known as "Owling". The artwork, created by the talented artist Henry Alken, depicts the cunning strategy employed by humans to catch birds using an owl as bait. In this scene, a majestic owl is tethered on a pole while sticky perches are strategically placed nearby. As smaller birds flock to mob the owl, they unknowingly land on these adhesive surfaces and become trapped. The black and white landscape format adds a timeless quality to this image, emphasizing the historical significance of this practice. The contrasting colors highlight both the vulnerability of the unsuspecting birds and the power exuded by their captor. While some may view this artwork with mixed emotions due to its depiction of animal capture for human gain, it serves as a reminder of our complex relationship with nature throughout history. It invites us to reflect upon mankind's ingenuity in finding ways to survive but also raises questions about ethical considerations surrounding wildlife exploitation. As we admire this piece from Hulton Archive/Getty Images' collection at Fine Art Storehouse, let us appreciate its artistic merit while acknowledging that it represents an era when such practices were more widely accepted.

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