How to Spot an OwlLong considered creatures of myth and mystery, owls actually are commonplace if one knows how and where to look--often no further than one's own backyard. The Suttons--husband and wife naturalist team--have created a lavish, full-color spotter's guide, with a thorough description of owls, their habitat, range, diet, breeding and nesting habits. |
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User Review - Sandydog1 - LibraryThingThis is a little, concise, presumably out-of-print (already?) book about finding owls. The Suttons, of course, somewhat emphasize New Jersey and Northeast Owling, but this doesn't detract from the ... Read full review
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User Review - ldallara - LibraryThingGreat book, has essential info for watching owls. Very easy and enjoyable read. Read full review
Contents
Acknowledgments | 8 |
An Introduction to Owling | 14 |
Owling on Your Own | 31 |
Following Up Clues | 56 |
Equipment KnowHow | 62 |
Backyard Owling | 69 |
Owls You Can Spot | 76 |
Further Information | 133 |
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| Title | How to Spot an Owl The How to spot series |
| Authors | Patricia Taylor Sutton, Clay Sutton |
| Illustrated by | Clay Sutton |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0618012206, 9780618012206 |
| Length | 143 pages |
| Subjects | › Nature / Birdwatching Guides |
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