Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
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    [synopsis] => From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities.  



 Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds' silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.



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   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. 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.

   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 "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
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