oh an owl! thats one of my main animal spirits guides i do believe (shamanism) so thats kind of a coincidence. sorta... (i also have a lil hagrid "action figure" it lives on our kitchen table)
aah i'd hate to live in a logging community. gotta love those trees

yesh you should find that link helpful i hope... its one of the best i do believe...lots of spells and a particularly interesting resource on faeries and the ilk.

any way, back to the owl...according to native american shamans the owl represents


Stealth,Secrecy,Silent and swift movement,Seeing behind masks,Keen sight,Messenger of secrets and omens,Shape-shifting,Link between the dark, unseen world and the world of light,Comfort with shadow self and Moon magick

heres where i get that kinda info..
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/4076/index1.html