The Owl Handbook
Investigating the Lives, Habits, and Importance of These Enigmatic Birds
by John Shewey
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Pub Date Jan 14 2025 | Archive Date Jan 14 2025
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Description
Spot an owl that’s long been watching your every move and darker aspects of its reputation may spring to mind: harbinger of doom, guides through the spirit world, merciless bird of prey. Mythology and superstitions have projected our fear of the unknown onto these mostly night-dwelling creatures. But these wondrous birds are so much more than shadows or silent glides through the night. In The Owl Handbook, lifelong birding enthusiast John Shewey leads us through an exploration of owls’ cultural impact as seen in folklore and mythology, provides in-depth investigations of 19 owls of North America and a survey of 200 owls across the globe, and gives advice on how to respectfully observe and protect these enigmatic birds, brought to life by hundreds of full-color photographs.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781643262277 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 248 |
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Featured Reviews
Literary R, Reviewer
A gorgeous info-rich delight for birders and nature lovers alike! Out 1/14/25.
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Anne K, Reviewer
This is a beautifully illustrated introduction to owls and owling. It focuses on owls in the US and Canada, but also includes a reference section on owls around the world. There’s some great tips on how to behave around owls from the International Owl Center. I loved all the interesting facts and details because they really are truly stunning birds. The info here on how to get started owling has a lot of good tips and tricks, and the author also covers some conservation needs to be aware of for maintaining the owl population. A solid, accessible read for anyone interested in learning more about owls.
Trina B, Reviewer
The Owl Handbook was a pure delight! As a novice owl lover this book was everything I didn't know I needed about these majestic creatures. Gorgeous spreads, brilliant layout and impressive content. You need this book!
Autumn B, Reviewer
ARC was given by NetGalley & Timber Press.
I love a good book about owls especially as someone who's worked with owls and been around them for a very long time. I really loved this. I love relearning information about my favorite animals and the photography in this book was just stunning. I think a lot of owl lovers, bird watchers, those who are new to being acquainted with these magnificent creatures will learn a lot from this book and find even more things to fall in love with when it comes to owls. I definitely recommend picking this book up especially if you're someone who loves owls.
All thoughts, feelings, experiences, and opinions are honest and my own.
Evan L, Reviewer
The Owl Handbook is a splendid and thorough exploration of North American owls, owling, and the absorbing passion of discovering these magnificent birds. It is informative and entertaining and is lavishly illustrated. Shewey is a dedicated owler and it shines through in his clear prose. Great for any owl or bird enthusiast, the Handbook is full of owl lore, absorbing history, species descriptions, and practical tips. Highly recommended.
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