The Wisdom of Owls is a great gift for anyone who is taking a next big step in their life, whether it be a graduation from school, a new job, or a great new adventure. We all graduate from one phase of life to another, and The Wisdom of Owls celebrates these transitions with advice from notable authors and teachers.

In this fascinating book, wildlife expert and enthusiast Warner Shedd refutes popular animal myths like squirrels remembering where they bury nuts, wolves howling at the moon, and oppossums "playing dead." Have you ever seen a flying squirrel flapping through the air, watched a beaver carrying a load of mud on its tail, or ducked when a porcupine started throwing its quills? Probably not, says Shedd, former regional executive for the National Wildlife Federation. Offering scientific evidence that refutes many of the most tenacious and persevering folklore about wild animals, Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind will captivate you with fascinating facts and humorous anecdotes about more than thirty North American species-- some as familiar as the common toad, and others as elusive as the lynx. Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind is an entertaining dose of scientific reality for any nature enthusiast or armchair adventurer.

Wise as the owl but light as a feather, this collection of inspiring wit and insights shows the way to fly through life with two wings heart and head in balance. A host of thinkers, writers, and wags from Socrates to Deepak Chopra impart words of wisdom, from the silly to the sublime, that dare the reader to live fully and with vision."

“You’ll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever.” —Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and The Soul of an Octopus In this New York Times bestseller, Leigh Calvez explores the night forest to uncover the secret lives of owls in this illuminating book for birders, animal lovers, and readers of H is for Hawk. Join a naturalist on her adventures into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. Whether you’re tracking snowy or great horned owls, these birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. In The Hidden Lives of Owls, Leigh Calvez pursues 11 different owl species—including the Barred, Flammulated, Northern Saw-Whet, Northern Pygmy, Northern Spotted, Burrowing, Snowy, and Great Gray. In an entertaining and accessible style, Calvez relays the details of her avian studies, from the thuggish behavior of barred owls—which puts the spotted owl at risk—to the highly unusual appearance of arctic snowy owls in the Lower 48, which directly reflects the state of the vole population in the Arctic. As Calvez takes readers into the lives of these strange and majestic creatures, she also explores questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology. Hoot!

Chronicles the author's rescue of an abandoned barn owlet, from her efforts to resuscitate and raise the young owl through their nineteen years together, during which the author made key discoveries about owl behavior.

The Definitive Guide to Owl's Role as a Totem and Spiritual Messenger With their haunting voices and expressive faces, owls have increasingly captured our hearts, while their uncanny ability to navigate in the darkness calls to those of us seeking to move through the darkness of our personal doubts and fears. Who are we really? What do we genuinely need? How can we be truly happy? Owl teaches us to see both ourselves and those with whom we share our lives with pristine clarity, and guides us to make the kind of decisions that support the truth of Who We Are. Animal Totems and Spirit Guides: The Wisdom of Owl provides the most comprehensive examination available of the personality traits and life-path challenges unique to the Owl Person, as well as a complete list of Owl's messages when it is acting as temporary spirit guide. You will also discover how to interpret Owl's presence in your dreams, how Owl's wisdom can help you release the emotional blockages linked to certain physical ailments (including neck- and shoulder-tension and digestive imbalances), and the specific totem characteristics and messages associated with eight of the most common owls, including Barn Owl, Great Snowy Owl, and Great Grey Owl. A thorough discussion of the world of animal totems and spirit guides as a whole is also featured, including guidance on identifying your personal totems and simple, easy-to-understand methods to make their wisdom part of your daily life.

A fascinating introduction to the biology, life cycle, and behavior of owls Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor paintings and full-color photography Features an identification guide to all North American species Owls have always occupied a special place in the popular imagination, regarded throughout history as both harbingers of doom and symbols of wisdom. In this newest title in Stackpole's Wild Guide series, author Cynthia Berger explores the lives of these mysterious creatures, including their fearsome hunting abilities, their surprisingly tender courtship rituals, and, of course, their haunting vocalizations. Also included is an identification guide covering the full range of North American species-from the tiny Elf Owl to the imposing Great Gray Owl-as well as tips for observing owls in the wild. There are even instructions for building your own nest box to attract these remarkable birds to your backyard.