The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature’s Most Elusive Birds

A naturalist probes the forest, mainly at night, to comprehend the secret lives of owls. From pygmy owls to opportunistic barred and majestic great horned owls, eleven prevalent species are observed in this book that will appeal to readers of Crow Nation and H is for Hawk.

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A naturalist explores the night forest to uncover the secret lives of eleven prevalent owl species-an illuminating book for birders, animal lovers, and readers of H is for Hawk

Join a naturalist on her adventures into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest-often in the dead of night. Whether you’re tracking snowy or great horned owls, these birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating.

In The Hidden Lives of Owls, LeighCalvezpursues eleven different owl species-including the Barred,Flammulated, Northern Saw-Whet, Northern Pygmy, Northern Spotted, Burrowing, Snowy, and Great Gray. In an entertaining and accessible style,Calvezrelays the details of her avian studies, from the thuggish behavior of barred owls-which puts the spotted owl at risk-to the highly unusual appearance of arctic snowy owls in the Lower 48, which directly reflects the state of the vole population in the Arctic.

AsCalveztakes readers into the lives of these strange and majestic creatures, she also explores questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology. Hoot!