The Owl Handbook

“This book will help you know what to look for when you’re out there, and give you an even greater appreciation for these always-fascinating birds.” –The Nature Conservancy“The plentiful photos and maps showing the range of each species will be a boon to birders, as will the suggestions on how to responsibly seek out owls in the wild… a competent overview of the nocturnal predators.”–Publishers Weekly“The Owl Handbook guides readers in how to respectfully observe owls… This visually appealing and captivating introduction to owls is sure to appeal to general readers and owl enthusiasts alike.”–Booklist

Lifelong birding enthusiast John Shewey is a veteran writer, editor, and professional outdoor photographer, with credits in Birdwatching, Portland Monthly, Northwest Travel & Life, and dozens of other magazines, and co-author of Birds of the Pacific Northwest, a Timber Press Field Guide. John has photographed birds from the mountains of Alaska to the jungles of Central America to the islands of the Caribbean.