The logo of The Literateur is a physiological diagram of a barn owl in flight. This is because the editor is very, very fond of owls. Their comic pomposity and general air of intellectualism seemed to suit the obnoxiously knowledgeable literateur.

The picture is used with kind permission from the fine staff at The World of Owls Centre in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

“The primary aim of the “World of Owls” is to ensure the survival of owls throughout the world. This objective will be achieved by rescue, conservation, education, research and restoration of their natural habitat.” They can be found at www.worldofowls.com. Please follow the link and find out more about their work.