Here are some of my top picks of owl garden ornaments, filtered and condensed to the best options based on customer anecdotes and comparing reviews. Enjoy your browse!
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Why buy owl garden ornaments?
Realistic Owl garden ornaments can do a good job at keeping mice, rats and squirrels away from your garden. In some Chinese cultures owls are also a sign of luck, wisdom, knowledge and protective energies.
Other than practical reasons, owl ornaments can fill out dead space where you may not be able to keep a plant in your garden. A few statues can make a real difference to the look of your garden. Especially if you are going for a certain theme or aesthetic.
Stone owl garden ornaments
Colored Boulder Owl
Introduction
This owl Statue is not the most realistic but is made out of natural, hand carved stone. Perfect for inconspicuous decor or outdoor table weights.
Pros:
- simple design for decoration in a gardening bed or maybe even as part of a fish tank
- Stone is hard wearing and will not easily break if dropped
Cons:
- Very simple design that may be unattractive if used as a centerpiece
Handcrafted Egyptian Owl
Introduction
This 5.5 inch handcrafted statue isn’t the biggest but it still possesses a lot of detail. The white crystallized stone allows this to have a sparkling effect when exposed to sun.
Pros:
- Maintains an Egyptian theme in your garden if you have on already
- White stands out as it looks unnatural against an otherwise typically green garden backdrop
- sparkling texture glistens in the sun
Cons:
- Only 5.5 inches tall so may not have very exciting effect
- White will get dirty over time and any moss or bacteria will be visible
- Detail in the owl isn’t very precise due to the small owl size
Crystal Gemstone 2.0″ Owl decoration
Introduction
This owl ornament is made out of a special type of a crystal stone called labradorite. Therefore every owl ordered comes with its own unique pattern and color. Digging up reviews found most people’s Owls came as Purple or black. It also comes in a gift box if you are gifting it to someone else’s garden.
Pros:
- deep, rich color
- High level of texture detail for its small size
- Each individual has their own unique color and shade of owl
- Not too expensive
Cons:
- Only two inches in size
Ceramic owl garden ornaments
Set of 3 Wise Family Owls
Introduction
This is a nice ornament because of the set of three feature. It is a perfect addition to your garden if you are trying to decorate for your family and trying to represent your own family structure with the owls. They are finished with a cool, vintage style that would fit in well within the rough, brown textures of a garden.
The largest of the owls is 6.9″ and the smallest 2.4″. Keep them together or spread them apart throughout your outdoor space.
Pros:
- Vintage style fits well within an outdoor environment
- High quality paint and finish
- Ceramic mean paint will never wear away
- 3 different pieces creates variation in your placement of the ornaments
Cons:
- Ceramic is easier to smash if dropped
Black Ceramic Owl Figurine
Introduction
This High gloss finish ceramic owl ornament is unlike anything else on the list. If you’re looking for a simplistic, modern looking design that is there to complement an area, this is the owl for you. Unless you have other black or white furniture for your outdoor space or it is otherwise quite modern. I don’t think this owl will fit with the look of your garden that much. Unless you want your owl ornament to be the center of attention of course.
Pros:
- High quality finish
- Suits a modern garden design
- Statue will likely never need cleaning due to it being black
- 7.5″ tall making it have presence in your garden
Cons:
- Ceramic is likely to break if dropped
Solar owl garden ornaments
Fake Solar Garden Owl
Introduction
Like how most solar panel lights work, this design absorbs sunlight energy during the day and turning on at night when the light levels drop. As you can see from the picture, the light is inside the owl which illuminates the entire ornament.
Two come in the pack for a decent price and the owls are 13 inches tall providing a stand out feature to your garden.
Pros:
- dual purpose lighting
- Saves electricity
- Can help scare squirrels and rodents
Cons:
- The acrylic casing make the lights look “cheap looking” in some cases
Motion detecting, glowing eyed sculpture
This particular design is a bit different to your conventional solar light.
Large owl garden ornaments
Realistic 360 degree swivel head acrylic owl
Introduction:
The main feature of this garden owl statue is to deter birds, rodents and squirrels from your garden. The head of the owl naturally swivels in the wind with no battery needed. Place this guy in an area where birds are attacking you plants and fear no more.
Pros:
- Pest deterrent qualities including woodpeckers, squirrels, rodents and other birds
- Easy to install
- Premium paint doesn’t wear away
- Doesn’t need battery for head to swivel
Cons:
- Whether the bird is effective in scaring away pests has an element of luck. For some people it worked, for others it didn’t
Resin fake Owl Statue
Introduction
This is probably the most realistic looking owl I found on the market. It is the right size of a bran owl at 11.5 inches tall and has many intricate details with realistic colors.
Even if you are looking to have this solely scare away birds, this owl ornament will also be a good aesthetic addition to your outdoor space.
It is suggested that in order to find out if this will work in getting rid of your unwanted pests, you just have to try installing the owl. It seems to be coin flip on whether animals are scared of the ornament or not.
Pros:
- Cute appearance
- Very detailed and resembles artwork rather than a pest deterrent
- May deter birds, squirrels, woodpeckers, rodents and other birds
Cons:
- There is no hook or bracket to properly secure the owl
- May not work against larger bird of prey
Wooden owl garden ornaments
Rustic Wooden Owl Figurine
Introduction
This interesting sculpture is merged out of both wood and iron. It is perfect if you already have quite a rustic garden and are looking for a piece to compliment your space. Your Rustic owl is probably the most abstract looking owl on this list but resembles a working environment with ties to industry like your garden may be.
Pros:
- Simple design
- Wood blends in with outside atmosphere
Cons:
- Will rot overtime if left out in the elements so is perfect for windowsills like in garden windows