Patent ID: 7966963

Claim:
A replica of an owl for use in a garden for deterring pests, the replica comprising a first body portion corresponding generally in shape to the body of a live owl; a second body portion corresponding generally in shape to the head of a live owl; an unstable mount disposed between the first and second body portions, the second body portion being mounted by said mount adjacent an upper portion of the first body portion for movement relative to the first body portion to simulate movement of an owl's head; and a powered assembly supported by the mount and operable to move with the mount relative to the first body portion and enable intermittent powered movement of the second body portion relative to the first body portion without interfering with free movement of the second body portion; wherein the powered assembly comprises an electromechanical assembly, and the electromechanical assembly comprises an electrical power source, an electronic actuator, and a kicker assembly, wherein activation of the electronic actuator results in movement of the kicker assembly against a portion of the unstable mount to impart motion to the second body portion.