Owls Barn owl, Tawny Owl, Little Owl, Short-eared owl, Snowy owl etc
Owls
A guide to the Owls of the World
"Owls is the most comprehensive book ever published on this group. Without reservation this is an indispensable reference book." Birding World
Hardback;240 x 170 mm.464 pp.64 colour plates; maps.1999.
The Barn Owl
"This remarkably widespread bird-it is found in every continent of the World-is the subject of this delightful new monograph. Many monographs fall into the 'worthy but very hard going' category but they don't have to be like that. Just the right length and broken up into easily manageable chunks ,the text is enlivened by copious photos, line drawings, maps, charts and colour artwork. As well as dealing with the bird's biology and behaviour, there is a large section on the British reintroduction scheme from an author who is one of the leading lights in the Hawk & Owl Trust. Diagrams are included for building owl boxes if you are lucky enough to live in suitable areas. If you love Owls, or want to find out more about them, then this is an excellent starting point.. Birdwatching Magazine Hardback;213pp.1998
More
information about barn owls can be found by visiting the Wirral Barn Owl
Trust web site
here
The Barn Owl
In the classic monograph mould, this study of Tyto alba is the product of almost 40 years fieldwork by its authors and complementary observations by other dedicated ornithologists in Britain, the USA and Europe. The result is a detailed, balanced account based on intimate knowledge of the Barn Owl in varying habitats in Britain, comparing as appropriate, this race's behaviour with that of sub-species in other areas of the world.
There are major chapters on breeding and general behaviour, breeding, distribution, etc, voice is rightly given a full treatment .The text is graced by Ian Willis's fine drawings and there are 31 photographs.
Barn Owls
"This book deserves to be read, not just by those willing to take active steps to help but also by anyone wanting to know more about this beautiful bird"...British Birds
Hardback;1994.320pp.93 line diagrams.48 half tones.7 tables.
The Long-eared Owl
Derick Scott spent 45 years observing Long-eared Owls in the wild. Now, after a four-year research project for the Hawk and Owl Trust in the heart of England, his experience has resulted in the first book devoted exclusively to this elusive species.
Maps illustrate the bird's distribution and population status, in the UK and throughout the World. Chapters cover hunting behaviour and breeding ecology, as well as measures to promote long-term conservation.
Twenty stunning colour photographs taken by the author are supplemented by the illustrations of award-winning Dan Powell, British Birds illustrator of the year 1996.
Limited 1000 copies.
Owls
illustrated by Robert Gillmor
Here is a fascinating natural, and unnatural history of the owl, of which there are over 130 species around the world. The curious anatomy of these highly efficient predators is explained, and the ways in which they have adapted to widely differing habitats-anything from a hole in a giant cactus shared with woodpeckers to an underground burrow in a prairie dog community-are fully examined. Roosting, courtship, the rough and tumble of daily life, diet and evolution are among the many other important aspects of behaviour discussed.
Also of interest is the relationship between owls and man, for the owl has for centuries been seen as the harbinger of disaster. Superstition and popular fallacy are dispelled in this attractive study which will appeal to both the keen naturalist and the general reader.
Hardback;240pp.1989.
Eric Hosking's Owls
Paperback;171pp.Colour & B/W photos by Eric Hosking. Mermaid books 1985.second-hand
Owls of Europe
397pp.Hardback.Colour plates by Ian Willis. Black & white photos, sketches, maps etc.1983 1st edition.
Owls of the World
Owls are among the most popular of birds. Their human-like faces and apparently wise expressions have become almost as familiar in the home as in the field. The Owl has been idolized by artists and collectors, yet its real nature is often overlooked....Although there are only two main families of owls, there is an amazing diversity within the groups. Some owls live in burrows in the ground; others choose ruined towers and churches. Eagle owls can grow to a length of over 600mm while the tiny elf owl is barely 140mm.
Hardback;216pp.Colour plates, colour photo's ,maps. Fine in slightly chipped d/w Post free UK
Owls of the Northern Hemisphere
Owls are animals that have fascinated man since early times; their facial appearance and mainly nocturnal habitats resulted in them becoming creatures associated with wisdom and witchcraft. This fascination continues today in the scientific interest shown in this order of birds.
Galbraith et al (Eds)
This is a joint publication between the BTO & JNCC & covers the proceedings of a symposium held at Edinburgh University in 1992. There are some 17 papers in all covering many aspects of the biology & ecology of a wide variety of owls. Not only are British owls included but also many Fenno- scandian species are discussed including Ural & Eagle owls. Tables graphs 110pp 1992 JNCC
The thirteen owl species occurring in Britain & Europe are described individually. The appearance, range, habitat, diet, nesting habits, call notes and many other aspects of each species are comprehensively detailed. A chapter comparing the lifestyles of British and European owls provides an original approach to their study. Emphasis has been placed on the differences in habitat, diet, nesting habits and diurnal or nocturnal activity which enable several owl species to occupy the same territory.
Hardback;128pp.Colour and b/w photos & drawings .
