Silent predators of the night, owls are fascinating birds that play a crucial role in controlling rodent populations and maintaining ecological balance. In this carefully researched, well-illustrated book the first full-scale owl-watching field guide ever published one of the foremost American authorities on owls tells how to locate and study these remarkable birds. Birders will find expert advice and information on owl-watching equipment, owl pellets and food habits, migrations and invasions, survival adaptations, conservation, and more, along with 65 photographs plus other...

These realistic, full-color paper bird models could not be easier to make and they really fly Simply press along the perforations, fold according to the instructions, add a penny or a dimefor weight, then send them skyward in long, straight glides or looping swoops. All of the birds feature captions that include their Latin names and accurate information about their habitats, behaviors, and pointers on where to look for them.
In addition to the fun of making and flying models, this book offers a great way tolearn how to identify birds. Author and artist Richard Merrill, a former aerospace...