It features a larger-than-life baby bird whose relaxed pose looks like it’s in the middle of a nap.

The delightful work showcases Ponti’s great skill in crafting a topiary.

There are even tiny eyelashes that dot the bird’s closed eyes!

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Sleeping Baby Bird Topiary Sculpture by Claude Ponti

Photo:Jean-Pierre Dalbéra(CC BY 2.0)

Sleeping Baby Bird Topiary Sculpture by Claude Ponti at Jardin de Plantes

Photo:Jean-Pierre Dalbéra(CC BY 2.0)