The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature's Most Elusive Birds
- ISBN-10
- 1632170264
- ISBN-13
- 9781632170262
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-08-16
- Publisher
- Sasquatch Books
- Author
- Leigh Calvez
Description
In this New York Times bestseller that will appeal to readers of H is for Hawk, a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Join Leigh Calvez on adventures into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible while exploring the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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