I love owls and it's no secret: my username is a dead giveaway; that's why I simply could not resist making a Lego Owl. I was so pleased with the results that I decided to make instructions. He has full wing flapping capabilities and looks unbelievably adorable. He has many uses: he can be the center piece for your table; you could make him into an ornament if change up the back and put a hook there; whatever you do with him, if you build him, is up to you. The possibilities are endless, so get building.

To all who are interested in building:
If anyone could make this little guy in black and take a neat looking picture, it would really make my day; I will be more than happy to give a patch to anyone who can do this for me. If you build him in any color, though, I'd be happy. If you can, take a picture, and I will add him or her to the step here.

Thanks for stumbling onto my instructable.
~DOP (DarkOwlProductions)

For the Youth Design Challenge: I am native to the Chicagoland area!

Step 1: Piece Count

Regular Bricks:
2x4: x2
1x4: x3
1x4 - With Four Pegs On The Side: x1
1x2: x4 (Or you can trade two of these for another 1x4)*
1x1: x2
1x1 - With indented peg: x2
1x1 - Cone Variant: x1

Flat Bricks:
4x4: x1
3x3 - Triangle Variant: x2
2x4: x4 (Or you can trade two for another 4x4)*
2x3: x2
2x2 - Smooth Top: x1
1x4 - Smooth Top: x1
1x2: x2
1x2 - Centered Peg: x3
1x2 - Rod Hinge: x4
1x2 - Smooth Top: x2 (Or you can trade these for a 1x4 with a smooth top)*
1x1 - Smooth Top: x2
1x1 - Smooth Top With Slant: x2
1x1 - With Rod Attachment Hinge: x4

*Notes will be added where pieces can be replaced.

Step 2: The Ears/Top of Head.

Do you have questions or need help with anything? Don't hesitate to ask.

Step 3: The Body/Feet

To all those disappointed with the lack of music I usually put: have a hypnotic, ear vibrating, Radiohead album on me. ^{_{I continue to proudly showcase my gorgeous carpet and my favorite music with absolutely no shame.}}