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

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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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Owls Live All Around

From the desert to the deep woods, from barn rafters to holes in the ground, owls call many places home. When you know where to look and how to listen for signs that these awesome birds are nearby, you might just discover they’ve been in your backyard all along!

The Secrets of Owls, Revealed

Witness the parts of owl life most people don’t often get to see — even when we look closely. Author Mark Wilson’s original owl photography lets you observe a Great Gray Owl diving into the snow after its prey and a young Barred Owl taking its first flight out of the nest. Nineteen owl profiles explore each bird in depth, covering their size, coloration, behavior, the foods they like, their unique hunting styles, and the wide range of sounds they make.

Birds Built for Night Life

Colorful illustrated diagrams and up-close photographs detail how each part of an owl’s body — from forward-facing eyes and wide facial disk to specialized feathers and hooked talons — makes this bird perfectly designed to hunt silently, under cover of darkness.

Prowling for Owls

The best time to see an owl is during the day. Even if you can’t spot one, you can head outside to look for clues that an owl is around. Find out how to take apart an owl pellet to see what’s on the menu. Discover ways to create an owl-friendly environment in your yard, including mounting nest boxes to give owls a place to raise their young. Learn the safe and respectful way to call to owls. Perhaps they’ll even answer!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC (March 19, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612129625
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612129624
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 9 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1090L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.94 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.25 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches