#12
Oakland Owl

(sculpture)

The owl symbolizes wisdom.

When people think of Oakland, many immediately think of its universities, students, and culture of learning.

A digital illustration of a blue owl, with pencils, a panther paw print, and an open book

ICONS TO LOOK FOR:

  1. Carnegie Mellon University: The top of the owl is shaped like the top of Carnegie Mellon University’s thistle

  2. Forbes Field home plate: Included as an easter egg, this icon represents the Forbes Field home plate, which many new University of Pittsburgh students have searched for as part of a scavenger hunt

  3. Book & pencils: Represents studying and academic life

  4. Carlow University: The shamrocks represent Carlow University’s Celtics mascot, Shammy

  5. University of Pittsburgh: A panther track represents the Pitt Panthers

LOCATION:

In NE area east of the intersection of Fifth Ave. and Meyran Ave. (near Atwood Station)

 
A panther paw print
A clover
A blue heart shape
A red heart shape.
A blue heart shape.
A purple heart shape.
Light blue heart shape

Each PittsBird has a hidden heart in it for love of community.

Can you find it?

Orange heart shape

More Birds

11. Woodpecker

A back arrow pointing left
A digital illustration of a teal woodpecker perched on the Cathedral of Learning
A digital illustration of a green turkey and nature scene, including a tree, dog, and people holding hands

13. Turkey

A person holding a smartphone with a food delivery app open on the screen