Wildlife Watchers: Tawny Owl
| Author | : Ruth Owen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Tawny owl |
| ISBN | : 9781911341208 |
Wildlife Watchers Tawny Owl
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The Tawny Owl
| Author | : Jeff Martin |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2022-09-29 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1472943589 |
'Jeff Martin explores the Tawny Owl's natural history in the greatest detail. Where controversy has arisen in the literature, he has put forward all points of view so the reader can make his or her own judgements. There seems nothing concerning the biology of this owl that Jeff has not researched.' - Derek Bunn, author of The Barn Owl The haunting calls of the Tawny Owl can be heard from Scandinavia in the north of its range to North Africa in the south. Most people would consider it to be a common and widespread species throughout Europe, but populations in Britain at least are declining, and we need to understand more about the behaviour and ecology of this magnificent woodland bird if its future is to be secured. Jeff Martin has been studying owls for decades, and in this timely book he combines his personal observations together with those of other ornithologists and a comprehensive review of the literature, resulting in some surprising revelations. It was not long ago, for example, that the Tawny Owl was considered to be one of the most nocturnal of all owl species, but in recent years it has been observed sunbathing, calling and even hunting in broad daylight. The Tawny Owl begins by exploring the research that has been undertaken over the last two centuries, and the gaps that remain in our knowledge. Subsequent chapters detail the evolution and classification of this relatively young species, its status and distribution across Europe, its feeding, breeding and behavioural ecology, why numbers are falling, and what we can do about it. Interestingly, this silent hunter appears to be increasingly preying on passerine birds, as forest degradation and destruction have had a negative impact on small mammal numbers. The book concludes by looking at the role that Tawny Owls have played in British culture, and whether the changes in behaviour and plumage among the British population could mean we have a new subspecies evolving on our island.
Guide to Owl Watching in North America
| Author | : Donald S. Heintzelman |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 1992-01-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 048627344X |
Superb guide by noted expert covers owl-watching equipment, owl pellets and food habits, migrations and invasions, survival adaptations, conservation and more. Detailed data about 19 native species: barn owl, screech owl, great gray owl, snowy owl, spotted owl, great horned owl, many others. Also guide to observing sites in 40 states and Canada. 84 photographs and illustrations.
Owls
| Author | : Rebecca Martin |
| Publisher | : Character-19 |
| Total Pages | : 106 |
| Release | : 2021-08-06 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
These fascinating specialized birds with their rounds heads and “dished-shaped” faces, have forward-facing eyes, short hooked bills, and are mainly nocturnal. Some owls, however, are active at dawn or dusk and others may be seen during the day. Owls are found in temperate and tropical parts of the world. The barn owl is a popular countryside bird. It has a heart-shaped face, and pure white feathers on the underside of its body. It is at the heart of the countryside although it has suffered a decline since the 20th century. The long-eared owl is medium size, but smaller than a woodpigeon. Unlike other species it appears long and thin, and sports head feathers, known as ear tufts (although they are not ears), which it raises when alarmed. Short-eared owls are also medium in size. They have mottled brown bodies and yellow eyes (the long-eared owl has orange eyes). Tawny owls are roughly the same size as a pigeon and have a rounded body and head. A ring of dark feathers surrounds dark eyes of this widespread species found in England, Scotland, and Wales. They are resident in their territories and live in established pairs. The male snowy owl is pure white and its plumage echoes its Arctic origins. Females never become completely white. They breed on the Arctic tundra but clutches of eggs depend on the availability of food. Pairs are territorial and may not breed if food is scarce. This book covers owls from their evolution to their conservation status in today’s environment.
Owls of the World - A Photographic Guide
| Author | : Heimo Mikkola |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 530 |
| Release | : 2017-06-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1472945611 |
Having 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
| Author | : Marianne Taylor |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2016-11-22 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0062413899 |
Discover the fascinating and mysterious world of owls with this stunning full-color, encyclopedic visual guide that explores all 225 known species, packed with maps, photographs, illustrations, informative scientific details, and a bonus 35½" x 12" accordion poster illustrated with the true-to-size wing span of the largest owl, overlayed with the wing span of the smallest owl and several owls in-between. Humans have long been fascinated by owls. From prehistoric cave paintings to popular modern children’s stories, these magnificent predators have been seen as harbingers of good fortune and impending disaster, as icons of fear and wisdom, and as the powerful sidekicks of magic-makers, including the beloved Harry Potter. Scientists have faced tremendous challenges trying to document the lives of these solitary, nocturnal, and highly elusive creatures. New species are still being discovered, as are new insights into the habits of even the most familiar varieties. Visually spectacular and authoritative, Owls includes full descriptions and maps of key viewing locations for all 225 owl species in the world, and is illustrated with drawings and stunning full-color images from some of the leading wildlife photographers from around the world which capture these birds’ breathtaking beauty and power. The book also features a special section on the art of hiding—a highly honed skill set of the owl. Throughout, Marianne Taylor provides a wealth of detail on each type of bird’s hunting and breeding behavior, habitat, and conservation. Inside, are dozens of fun facts, such as: Only nineteen of the 225 known species of owls are found in North America; Owls can be found on all continents except Antarctica; Owls, like humans, have binocular vision; Owls cannot turn their eyes, but are able to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees; Owls are carnivorous and are known to eat rodents, small mammals, nocturnal insects, fish, and other birds. Lavishly illustrated and educational, this breathtaking volume is essential for readers interested in natural science, devout birders, professional ornithologists, and all owl lovers.
Barn Owl Conservation Handbook
| Author | : Barn Owl Trust, |
| Publisher | : Pelagic Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 764 |
| Release | : 2012-06-25 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1907807349 |
A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.
Owls
| Author | : David Tipling |
| Publisher | : Evans Mitchell Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-12-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781901268621 |
Owls command our attention. They are the quintessential emblem of darkness, evoking strong cultural responses. Northern Europe's 12 owl species range from the huge Great Grey, with a round head as large as a child's, to the tiny Pigmy Owl, possessing a strength and ferocity that belie its size. For Jari Peltomaki and David Tipling, two of the world's finest bird photographers, owls have become a passion. This book, Owls, explores the fascinating lives of owls, accompanied by riveting diary accounts from the authors' adventures photographing in Europe's wildest places. Encounters with owls are often fleeting - the hoot of a Tawny Owl emanating from a church yard or the white ghost-like flash of a Barn Owl momentarily caught in the headlights. Owls reveals their secret lives in spectacular pictures, many published here for the first time.
Barn Owl : Encounters in the Wild
| Author | : Jim Crumley |
| Publisher | : Saraband |
| Total Pages | : 38 |
| Release | : 2014-11-20 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1908643986 |
Renowned nature writer Jim Crumley gets up close and personal with some of Britain’s most iconic and loved animals – here, the barn owl. With his inimitable passion and vision, Jim describes some of his most memorable encounters with British wildlife – and reveals the startling ways they continually adapt to the relentless encroachment of humans on their habitats. The Encounters in the Wild series not only offers insights into their extraordinary lives, but also considers the conservation efforts to protect them and how the future looks for these much loved animals.
