The Owl
A Biography
$36.86
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
5 November 2023
Summary
Discover the secret lives and histories of the seven most popular species of owl as well as the myths and folklore they’ve inspired throughout the ages with bestselling author and naturalist Stephen Moss.
Following his bestselling biographies of some of our favourite birds - The Robin, The Wren, The Swallow and The Swan - author and naturalist Stephen Moss now turns his attention to a group of birds we rarely see, occasionally hear, yet are always on our minds: the owls.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529908268 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529908264 |
| Author: | Stephen Moss |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Square Peg |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 5 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 449g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 137mm x 205mm |
| Series: | The Bird Biography Series |
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Critics Review
Seven species of owl make their home in the British Isles, and this stunning volume is a worthy tribute to them. It shouts quality with luscious cream-coloured paper and wonderful illustrations. That said, the main delight is in Stephen’s detailed examination of these nocturnal birds. His engaging and eye-opening text covers fascinating facts, history, science myths and folklore as well as providing birdwatching tops. This book will not only be well-read but will also be kept as a useful reference. – Lorraine Connolly * The Countryman *
A captivating look into the lives and legends surrounding some of Britain’s most enigmatic avians… This book offers an engaging and rewarding flight * Birdwatch *
Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss is a lifelong naturalist, bestselling author, and prolific broadcaster. In a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit, his credits included the BAFTA-award-winning Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie, and The Nature of Britain.
His books include Ten Birds that Changed the World, Mrs Moreau’s Warbler, and his bestselling series of bird biographies, on the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan, Owl, and Starling.
He is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Spa University and Global Chief Birding Adviser for Birdfy by Netvue. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels.
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