The Enigma of the Owl

The Enigma of the Owl

Mike Unwin • Yale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300222734 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300222739 · 2016

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Dimensions: 11.4 in; 9.4 in

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Perhaps no other creature has so compelling a gaze as the owl. Its unblinking stare mesmerizes; its nocturnal lifestyle suggests secrets and mystery. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates owls from every corner of the world and offers abundant details on fifty-three of the most striking and interesting species, from the tiny Elf Owl of southwestern American deserts to the formidable Blakiston’s Fish Owl, the largest of all owls. Mike Unwin has long studied and admired these remarkable birds from cold northern forests to tropical rivers and beyond. He explains how owls evolved into the supreme feathered predators of the night, and he examines their breeding and hunting behaviors, unusual calls, and the cultural myths and superstitions that surround different species. More than two hundred dramatic color photographs in the wild, taken or selected by David Tipling, capture the wondrous beauty of each owl and the drama of life in its own home region. Images are of actual item for sale. This is being sold by the reliable Friends of the Easton Library, which sells donated books and media to support the programs of our library. We are conservative in our ratings and descriptions, so you can order with confidence.

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