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Zusatztext “Owls are incredible birds and Mark Wilson’s book does a wonderful job introducing these fascinating creatures to the next generation.” — David Mizejewski! Naturalist and TV Host! National Wildlife Federation “A delightful and educational introduction to the world of owls and owling that is sure to engage the interest of young readers.” — Deane Lewis! founder of owlpages.com “Mysterious owls are no longer a mystery! Kids — and adults — will love this book.” — Gary Clayton! president! Mass Audubon “Owling is the perfect introduction to the mysterious world of owls for curious kids (and their parents).” — Scott Weidensaul! author and cofounder of Project SNOWstorm Informationen zum Autor Mark Wilson is the author of Owling. He is an award-winning wildlife photojournalist who has written about and photographed birds for more than 35 years. He and his wife run Eyes On Owls, an educational program that brings live owls to schools and groups. He lives in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Klappentext An award-winning wildlife photojournalist and longtime owl expert brings the secret lives of owls to life with close-up photographs, fascinating facts, and profiles of 19 owl species of North America. Full color. Vorwort In this book for young readers and nature enthusiasts, award-winning wildlife photojournalist and longtime owl expert Mark Wilson brings the secret lives of owls to life with close-up photographs, fascinating facts, and species profiles. Zusammenfassung In this book for young readers and nature enthusiasts, award-winning wildlife photojournalist and longtime owl expert Mark Wilson brings the secret lives of owls to life with close-up photographs, fascinating facts, and species profiles. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: All About Owls Chapter 2: Introducing the Owls Owls of North America Barn Owl Flammulated Owl Western Screech-Owl Eastern Screech-Owl Whiskered Screech-Owl Great Horned Owl Snowy Owl Northern Hawk Owl Northern Pygmy-Owl Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Elf Owl Burrowing Owl Spotted Owl Barred Owl Great Gray Owl Long-eared Owl Short-eared Owl Boreal Owl Northern Saw-Whet Owl Chapter 3: How to Find Owls Chapter 4: Working with Owls Glossary Places to See Owls in Captivity Index Metric Conversion Chart ...
