Barn Owl in Flight Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Barn Owl in Flight — Wings Spread, Talons Extended

Gene Irvin's 2013 pen and ink illustration of a Barn Owl in full flight is one of the most technically demanding pieces in his collection — the stippled detail across every feather, the heart-shaped facial disc, the outstretched wings, and the talons extended for the strike, all rendered with extraordinary precision. It is a masterclass in pen & ink wildlife art.

Barn Owls are among the most widespread birds on Earth, found on every continent except Antarctica. Silent and deadly hunters, they fly low and slow over open ground, using hearing so acute they can locate prey in complete darkness — their auditory precision is unmatched in the animal kingdom. A single Barn Owl can consume over 1,000 rodents per year, making them one of nature's most effective pest controllers.

Available in:

• 8×10 fine art print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: The in-flight pose is rare in wildlife art — Gene's stippled pen & ink technique captures the motion, the feather detail, and the silent power of the Barn Owl at its most dramatic.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. Produced from Gene Irvin's original 2013 illustration.