The Owl Handbook is a well written, layman accessible, beautifully illustrated monograph on owls by outdoorsman and naturalist John Shewey. Due out 14th Jan 2025 from Hachette on their Timber Press imprint, it's 248 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
This book is aimed at the non-professional layperson, and is written in understandable language. The information is well arranged into thematic chapters: fun facts & farcical fiction, Owls of the US & Canada, the art of owling, help the owls, and owls worldwide. The bulk of the book is aimed at North American birders, but there are illustrated entries for species from other areas of the globe.
It's full of interesting factual (and folkloric) info about owls, but the photography is the star of the show. There are a ton of macro photos with breathtaking detail, so clear and colorful. Owls really are magnificent birds.
Five stars. This would make a superlative choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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