There is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world; they peep; trill; toot; bark; growl; shriek; whistle; chittle; whoop; chuckle; boom; and buzz. Indeed; very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend -- from the Roman myth that an owl foot could reveal secrets to the First Nations belief that an owl feather could give a newborn better night vision. But the truth about owls is much more exciting.In this gorgeous book; celebrated natural history writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the secrets of this elusive species with stunning photographs; personal anecdotes; and accessible science. The photos alone are masterpieces. Unlike most published owl photos; which are portraits of birds in captivity; the vast majority of these were taken in the wild -- a product of the author-photographers incredible knowledge and patience. Lynch complements the photos with a wealth of facts about anatomy; habitat; diet; and family life. For each of the nineteen species that inhabit Canada and the United States; he provides a range map and a brief discussion of its distribution; population size; and status. Lynch debunks myths about owls "supernatural" powers of sight and hearing; discusses courtship rituals; and offers personal tips for finding owls in the wild. From the great horned to the tiny elf owl; this amazing volume captures the beauty and mystery of these charismatic birds of prey.
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Amy ALexanderGreat book for an awesome price!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Rhondagreat book to learn all about Gwen!2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable but with some issues.By Peter TeagueIm a huge no doubt fan and have been for many years and this was the first book Ive read on themIt had some info I didnt know from quotes/interviews the band has done over the years and compiled it nicely into a timeline.the problem is a lot of filler and repeated content. For instance the first chapter is the history of ska music and theres a lot of other passages giving too much detail to characters that werent very relevant to no doubts history. If you combine this with the fact that a lot of quotes are brought up several time you can see that the writer probably had little exclusive sources and had to stretch it out.I dont regret the purchase and would recommend it any hardcore No Doubt fans but as someone who has read a lot of books on rock and roll bands this isnt one of better ones.
