Owl Tattoos

Being nocturnal puts the owl tattoo in sharp contrast to an eagle tattoo which are birds that are engergized by the sun.  One aspect of an owl tattoo that stands out is their eyes.  Owls have huge eyes in proportion to their heads.  We can move our eyes but owl's eyes are fixed in place, this is the reason they have such flexibility in their necks.

The owl tattoo can be symbolic of wisdom and knowledge.  They have also been associated with clairvoyance and intution.  Owls as well have darker interpretations attached to them such as deception, evil and death.  This bird hosts various associations that come from mythology as well as numerous cultures.

One frequently seen owl tattoo, pictures the owl perched on a branch with eyes staring off into the distance.  Other styles show the owl in flight with their majestic wings spread out.  You will find this tattoo in combination with the night sky, with stars and of course with the moon.