Barn Owl At Bog Meadows Nature Reserve

This mural features a striking, stylised depiction of a barn owl with its wings outstretched, wrapping around the corner of a building. The owl is created using a distinctive, abstract circuit-board-like pattern of white lines and dots on a black background, giving it a digital-meets-organic look.

Text elements are incorporated into the mural:

On the left side, it reads:
“THEARKOFEXTINCTION.COM
BARN OWL ARKISI – MARC CRAIG
THANKS TO THE BOG MEADOWS COMMUNITY
AND ULSTER WILDLIFE
MARCH 2025”
This credits the artist, Marc Craig, working under the alias "Arkisi", and acknowledges community and organisational support.

On the right side, within the owl's wing span, it says:
“BRING NATURE BACK”
– a clear environmental message calling for ecological restoration.

The Ulster Wildlife logo appears twice – once on each side of the mural, reinforcing the conservation theme.

The combination of intricate linework, bold contrasts, and the powerful message of biodiversity and community engagement makes this mural both visually captivating and socially meaningful. It's a great example of how street art can intersect with activism and public education.