This owl walking stick makes a great gift or collector item. In the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Hedwig the magical owl makes a spectacular pet for Harry. Although Hedwig lives in a bird cage in Harry's room, real owls do not make good pets because they need room to take flight and hunt for their unique food. A male snowy owl like Hedwig would fly for miles to hunt lemmings and to capture ducks in midair in its native arctic tundra. There are 19 species of owls in North America, and more than 150 species worldwide. Many of them are in decline and face possible extinction due to human activities like logging and urban development. The shaft is made of a brown beechwood and has a classy brass ring collar. Each walking cane is assembled with threaded steel studs that exceed industry safety standards. These canes are specially designed to direct the user's weight over the shaft ensuring maximum stability and comfort. The shafts are made from the finest and strongest light-weight hardwoods available. The cane is treated with a semi-gloss water-resistant finish. The wood is kiln-cured for strength and durability. Just click-on the tab below the picture for a closer look.