Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night

(Hardback)

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From 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 to learn about the fascinating lives, behaviour, and character of real-life owls. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the dark and mysterious world of the owl with his spectacular photographs of 19 prominent owls of North America. Dramatic images of them 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, tracks, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: 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. Colour photographs and illustrations throughout, includes 1 gatefold and glow-in-the-dark ink on the cover

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"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

Author Bio

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.