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Owls of the World - A Photographic Guide: Second Edition
by Heimo MikkolaHaving trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you.Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world's 268 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps. In this second edition, recent changes to owl taxonomy are incorporated with full descriptions (and images) of a number of new species, plus a several new photographs to improve this book's amazing photographic coverage still further. This is the definitive work on owl identification – no birder's bookshelf should be without it!
Owls of the World - A Photographic Guide: Second Edition
by Heimo MikkolaHaving trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you.Owls of the World is the ultimate resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This enhanced fixed-format of the book contains crisp, fully zoomable photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The lavish photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps. What makes this e-book indispensible, however, is the inclusion of a definitive and truly comprehensive sound archive – more than 500 songs and calls, covering 90% of all the world's species and including as much subspecific variation as possible. Optimised for tablets, this epic collection of images and sounds represent the definitive work on owls – no birder should be without it!
Owls of the World (Helm Identification Guides)
by Claus König Friedhelm Weick Jan-Hendrik BeckingOwls are enduringly popular birds, but due to their nocturnal habitsmost species are difficult to see well. The plumages of many speciesare cryptic and difficult to separate by plumage alone. This problem iscompounded by the different morphs that many adopt. This book fullydescribes every known species and subspecies of owl, as well aspresenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work andvocalisations. Because voice is vital in owl identification, muchemphasis is placed on it in the book and sonograms are provided formany species. A CD of owl vocalisations will accompany the book.
Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior
by Wayne LynchThere 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 these 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-photographer's 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.
Owls of the Eastern Ice: The Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl
by Jonathan C. Slaght'A tautly strung adventure ... this book has changed me' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk'Remarkable. If only every endangered species had a guardian angel as impassioned, courageous and pragmatic as Jonathan Slaght' Isabella Tree, author of WildingPrimorye, a remote forested region near to where Russia, China and North Korea meet in a tangle of barbed wire, is the only place where brown bears, tigers and leopards co-exist. It is also home to one of nature's rarest birds, the Blakiston's fish owl. A chance encounter with this huge, strange bird was to change wildlife researcher Jonathan Slaght's life beyond measure.This is the story of Slaght's quest to safeguard the elusive owl from extinction. During months-long journeys covering thousands of miles, he has pursued it through its forbidding territory. He has spent time with the Russians who struggle on in the harsh conditions of the taiga forest. And he has observed how Russia's logging interests and evolving fortunes present new threats to the owl's survival. Preserving its habitats will secure the forest for future generations, both animal and human - but can this battle be won? Exhilarating and clear-sighted, Owls of the Eastern Ice is an impassioned reflection on our relationship with the natural world, and on what it means to devote one's career to a single pursuit.'Excellent' The Times'Gripping' Dave Goulson, author of A Sting in the Tale'True epic' Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast
Owls: Level 2 (National Geographic Readers Ser.)
by Laura Marsh National Geographic Kids StaffNational Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls in this Level 2 National Geographic Kids book. Follow these curious looking creatures through their wooded habitats, and learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos, fascinating facts and carefully levelled text make this book perfect for reading aloud as children become more fluent in their reading. Level 2: Becoming Fluent books are a great match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise book bands for guided reading.
Owls: Our Most Enchanting Bird
by Matt SewellIn this beautiful follow-up to Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds and Our Woodland Birds, street artist Matt Sewell captures the world’s most evocative bird: the owl. In his much-loved pop-art watercolours and accompanied with his whimsical descriptions, Matt Sewell expresses the individual characters of owls as never before. From tiny Elf Owls to huge Eagle Owls, from the mysterious creatures of the night to an impossibly fluffy baby owl, they are undoubtedly one of the world’s most intriguing feathered friends. These wise, magical birds are otherworldly in their striking colours and stature, and it's not just birdwatchers who are obsessed. With 50 hand-selected, hand-painted owls, this is a delightful gift which appeals to owl lovers, bird-watching enthusiasts, children, adults and art and design fans alike.
Owls (Collins New Naturalist Library #125)
by Mike TomsOwls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures. These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest species of vertebrate animal, with fossils dating back 60 million years.
Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
by Mark WilsonIn 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.
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
by Jill Tomlinson‘I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories. A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others.’ – HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
by Jill Tomlinson‘I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories. A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others.’ – HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar: Living With A Tawny Owl
by Martin Windrow‘Perched on the back of a sunlit chair was something about 9 inches tall and shaped rather like a plump toy penguin with a nose-job. It appeared to be wearing a one-piece knitted jumpsuit of pale grey fluff with brown stitching, complete with an attached balaclava helmet. From the face-hole of the fuzzy balaclava, two big, shiny black eyes gazed up at me trustfully. Kweep, it said quietly.’When author Martin Windrow met the tawny owlet that he christened Mumble, it was love at first sight. Raising her from a fledgling, through adolescence and into her prime years, Windrow recorded every detail of their time living together (secretly) in a south London tower block, and later in a Sussex village. This is the touching, intriguing and eccentric story of their 15-year relationship, complete with photographs and illustrations of the beautiful Mumble. Along the way, we are given fascinating insight into the ornithology of owls – from their evolution and biology to their breeding habits and hunting tactics. The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar is a witty, quirky and utterly charming account of the companionship between one man and his owl.
The Owl Who Came for Christmas
by John HayA heart-warming Christmas tale – inspired by an amazing true animal story.Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up…But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree…A little owl called Rosie!The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers – and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series.With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!
Owl (UEB uncontracted)
by Adrian FarnsworthThis page shows an image of an owl shown from the front. The head is to the top and the feet to the bottom of the page. It has its wings stretched out to the left and right.
Owl Sense
by Miriam DarlingtonA BBC Radio 4 Book of the WeekLonglisted for the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize 2018A Guardian Book of the Year 2018The owl has captivated the human imagination for millennia; as a predator, messenger, emblem of wisdom or portent of doom. Owl Sense tells a new story. On 'owl walks' with her teenage son, Benji, Miriam Darlington begins a quest to identify every European species of this elusive bird. From Britain she travels to Spain, France, Serbia and Finland, and to the frosted borders of the Arctic. Along the way, however, Benji succumbs to a mysterious and disabling illness, and Miriam's endeavour soon becomes entangled with the search for his cure. Bringing the strangeness and magnificence of owls to life, Owl Sense is a book about wildness in nature but also in the unpredictable course of our human lives.
Owl Monkeys: Biology, Adaptive Radiation, and Behavioral Ecology of the Only Nocturnal Primate in the Americas (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects)
by Eduardo Fernandez-DuqueThis book integrates three decades of owl monkey research conducted since 1994 when the first and only book focused on the genus Aotus was published. Owl monkeys were one of the least understood primates then; knowledge from wild populations was only beginning to emerge and there had been some substantial research in colonies of captive individuals. The situation is very different today. Research on captive owl monkeys has continued to develop, with valuable contributions to the health and medical sciences. And there is now enough information on the behavior, ecology, conservation, and biogeography of the genus that merits a synthesis. The book synthesizes new field data on the biogeography, behavioral ecology, circadian biology, population biology and demography spanning their entire continental range from Panamá to Argentina. It includes theoretical perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, anatomy, morphology and physiology, genetics, endocrinology and conservation biology to examine a specic set of adaptations that have allowed owl monkeys to exploit the nocturnal niche while functioning in a pair-living sexually monogamous system with remarkable patterns of paternal care. The author, with 30 years of research experience with both captive and wild primates, has directed the longest project on any owl monkey species and has conducted extensive original research on their biology, adaptive radiation and behavioral ecology. His expertise and published record on both wild populations and laboratory colonies makes this book one of a kind; it presents information from both captive and wild primates and explores questions through the integration of both approaches. The volume offers some additional features that make it novel in its approach: (1) brings together a combination of senior researchers who during four decades have established captive owl monkeys as a system of study with a new generation of younger scientists who have, for the last 10-20 years, been spearheading their study in the wild, (2) presents the work of a remarkably diverse range of authors representing all countries where owl monkeys are present, as well as researchers from the U.S and Europe, and (3) offers “synthesis” chapters; in doing so, it will surely become a reference book for those specifically drawn to owl monkeys, as well as for those interested in the research topics that are covered.
An Owl Called Star (Jasmine Green #8)
by Helen PetersJasmine and Tom are excited to find a little barn owl in the woods near Jasmine's farm. But the owl is injured and starving. Will Jasmine and Tom be able to save him? And will Star every be strong enough to live in the wild again?
Owl Babies
by Martin WaddellThree baby owls, Sarah, Percy and Bill, wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone. So they sit on a branch and wait. Darkness gathers and the owls grow anxious, wondering when their mother will return. But, at last, she does, and they bounce up and down with joy, welcoming her home.
Owl All Alone: Book 12 (Animal Ark)
by Lucy DanielsHelping animals, having fun! The bestselling Animal Ark series has been reimagined for a new generation of children. Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Magic Animal Friends. When Amelia and Sam find a lost white kitten in the wilderness, they can't work out why her behaviour seems different to other cats. With the help of the vets at Animal Ark, they work out that the lost kitten is deaf and help track down her owners. Because she can't hear, Tinkerbell is safer staying at home - but she really wants to explore outdoors. Can Amelia and Sam find a way to make the intrepid little kitten's garden safe but fun to play in?A brilliant animal series from multi-million-selling author Lucy Daniels, loved by parents and children alike!"I remember reading these books as a child myself. Now buying them for my own daughter. . . Delightful stories!" "I love this series of books. They made me realise how special animals are!"
The Owl: A Biography (The Bird Biography Series #5)
by Stephen MossFrom the renowned naturalist Stephen Moss, bestselling author of The Robin, The Wren and The Swan comes a new instalment in his beloved bird biography series. Uncover the secret life of owls through this beautiful guide to these secretive and charismatic birds. Owls are among the most mysterious birds in the world. Their hauntingly beautiful calls and mostly nocturnal habits have long captured our collective imagination, inspiring more superstitions, folktales and myths than any other group of birds. Seven species of owl - the tawny, little, barn, long-eared, short-eared, snowy and eagle owl - can be found in the British Isles (out of sixteen different kinds across Europe). They have lived alongside people for thousands of years, yet we still know so little about their day-to-day lives.Discover their fascinating lives, from the moment they first hatch, to the way they hunt their prey and how they raise the next generation. Explore the rich folklore they've inspired around the world and learn how, with a bit of luck, you can catch a glimpse of them yourself.With beautiful illustrations throughout, and expert birdwatching tips, this eye-opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of the world's most famous and beloved birds.
Oviraptor (UEB Uncontracted)
This is an image of an Oviraptor and an Oviraptor skeleton seen from the side and facing to the right. The number of bones in diagram of the skeleton has been reduced to make it easier to read tactually. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A scale line stretches across the centre of the page. The Oviraptor was possibly one of the feathered dinosaurs. Its diet is unknown although some evidence points to it being carnivorous. It grew up to two metres in length. It is pictured here at the top of the page. At the left centre of the image is the dinosaurs long tail going to the right. To the right the dinosaurs body can be found with four legs at the bottom of the image. The two back legs on the left are much longer than the front legs on the right. It is thought to have been bipedal, walking on its back legs. At the far top right of the image is the Oviraptorâ TMs head with its distinctive crest. Like a modern bird, it did not have teeth. Only one of its eyes can be found. The Oviraptor skeleton: The image of the skeleton is at the bottom of the page. It is shown at the same scale and is posed in the same way as the picture up the page. At the centre left of the image is the dinosaurs tail going right to its pelvis. To the right again is its spine going right and up the page to its head. Only one of its eye sockets can be found. Its ribs are in the centre of the image and the bones of its legs can be found at the bottom of the page.
Oviraptor (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of an Oviraptor and an Oviraptor skeleton seen from the side and facing to the right. The number of bones in diagram of the skeleton has been reduced to make it easier to read tactually. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A scale line stretches across the centre of the page. The Oviraptor was possibly one of the feathered dinosaurs. Its diet is unknown although some evidence points to it being carnivorous. It grew up to two metres in length. It is pictured here at the top of the page. At the left centre of the image is the dinosaurs long tail going to the right. To the right the dinosaurs body can be found with four legs at the bottom of the image. The two back legs on the left are much longer than the front legs on the right. It is thought to have been bipedal, walking on its back legs. At the far top right of the image is the Oviraptorâ TMs head with its distinctive crest. Like a modern bird, it did not have teeth. Only one of its eyes can be found. The Oviraptor skeleton: The image of the skeleton is at the bottom of the page. It is shown at the same scale and is posed in the same way as the picture up the page. At the centre left of the image is the dinosaurs tail going right to its pelvis. To the right again is its spine going right and up the page to its head. Only one of its eye sockets can be found. Its ribs are in the centre of the image and the bones of its legs can be found at the bottom of the page.
Oviraptor (Large Print)
This is an image of an Oviraptor and an Oviraptor skeleton seen from the side and facing to the right. The number of bones in diagram of the skeleton has been reduced to make it easier to read tactually. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A scale line stretches across the centre of the page. The Oviraptor was possibly one of the feathered dinosaurs. Its diet is unknown although some evidence points to it being carnivorous. It grew up to two metres in length. It is pictured here at the top of the page. At the left centre of the image is the dinosaurs long tail going to the right. To the right the dinosaurs body can be found with four legs at the bottom of the image. The two back legs on the left are much longer than the front legs on the right. It is thought to have been bipedal, walking on its back legs. At the far top right of the image is the Oviraptorâ TMs head with its distinctive crest. Like a modern bird, it did not have teeth. Only one of its eyes can be found. The Oviraptor skeleton: The image of the skeleton is at the bottom of the page. It is shown at the same scale and is posed in the same way as the picture up the page. At the centre left of the image is the dinosaurs tail going right to its pelvis. To the right again is its spine going right and up the page to its head. Only one of its eye sockets can be found. Its ribs are in the centre of the image and the bones of its legs can be found at the bottom of the page.
Over the Hills and Far Away: A life in the mountains: From Snowdonia to the Himalaya (Ep Mountaineering Essays Ser.)
by Rob Collister‘The whole trail has been orchestrated to make it possible for each one of us, in different ways, to be “touched” by wilderness’Over the Hills and Far Away is a collection of essays that demonstrates Rob Collister’s thirty-year experience in mountaineering. From solo climbing in the hills of the Carneddau in Wales, to small group expeditions to Carn Etchachan, Forbes ridge and Grosshorn, Rob Collister can be found in the hills, whether it be running, climbing or skiing, inspired by the words of H.W. Tilman and Henry David Thoreau.This collection of essays tackles the theme of self-sufficient small group expeditions compared to the organised larger-sized ones, as well as displaying the timeless subject of litter disposal in summits by a fresh invasion of the mountains in Snowdonia and the conservation of the wilderness by the creation of schools such as Wilderness Leadership School.His sense of adventure is shown through his words and passionate descriptions, climbing out of conditions and finding a challenge in Alpine climbing. In Over Hills and Far Away we understand the importance of nature and appreciation of it. This book will expand your knowledge of modern world issues and it will leave you hungry for adventure in the hills.
Over the Farmer's Gate
by Roger EvansRoger Evans has built up a large cult following over the last 25 years with his hugely popular column in the Dairy Farmer, for which he won the prestigious PPA Columnist of the Year Award in 2000. He also has a huge following every Saturday in the Western Daily Press. An articulate Shropshire dairy and poultry farmer all his life, Roger Evans' lively prose sheds light on the joys and daily challenges of his work. He is well-informed, realistic and funny in his comments about all aspects of his life as a farmer today. Popular at all the agricultural shows and a hot-ticket as an after-dinner speaker, Roger is widely regarded as one of the best modern spokesmen for the British farmer.