Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Birdwatcher (85) in Washington, D.C......

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The Birdwatcher gargoyle (85) is a limestone grotesque on the Washington National Cathedral's southwest tower in Washington, D.C., carved by Constantine Seferlis. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles that combine decorative and functional roles. Located on the west face at the second-floor level, this sculpture adds a unique thematic element to the cathedral's Gothic Revival design. The cathedral is a major landmark near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW.