Shown as stickers on Danny’s Boulder bedroom, framed photos where Danny trikes around the Colorado Lounge, and in framed photos as Jack scares Danny from his hiding space— birds represent the prey.
This is in direct contrast to the dogs in framed photos shown as Jack walks down The Lobby to see the balloons and streamers.
In this image · No.4
The external establishing shot is a direct contrast to the expansive size of The Overlook with a clear focus on domesticity: children are heard playing, birds chirping, and a dog barks in the background.