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The Book of the Barn Owl
The Book of the Barn Owl | Sally Coulthard
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Few of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the Barn Owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside. With its heart-shaped face and silent, graceful flight, the Barn Owl regularly tops the nation's list of favourite birds. A brief sighting is a thrill, hovering along a hedgerow or sweeping over a stubble field, but how much do we really know about this sublime tenant of the night? We humans, ever the egocentrics, fancy we see ourselves in the Barn Owl's big, baby eyes and quizzical tilt of the head. But the Barn Owl lives on a different plane - a yearly see-saw of feast and famine, companionship and solitude. It's a tough life - living in the shadows - but the Barn Owl has made it this far. Sally Coulthard explores the hidden world of the Barn Owl. Full of fascinating insights, conservation advice and the latest research, this affectionate and timely guide also tells the story of a Barn Owl's early life - from first pip of the shell to leaving the nest - a fascinating time in this captivating creature's journey.
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I loved this book about one of my favourite animals. We have some living nearby, and while heard more than seen, I spotted one at dusk a few weeks ago & nearly crashed my car I was so excited!
Coulthard is informative without being dry, and writes with heart. Lifecycle, habitat, prey, anatomy, behaviour, interactions with humans and ecological issues are all covered in surprising detail for a short book: an introduction rather than a study, ⬇️

Bookwomble ... but it doesn't feel rushed or superficial. I'd say it was a hoot, but that's tawny owls: barn owls screech! 😁 5🦉 1y
britt_brooke Lovely photo! 1y
TheBookgeekFrau That candle holder 😍😍 1y
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Bookwomble @britt_brooke Thank you 😊 1y
Bookwomble @TheBookgeekFrau I bought it in a second-hand bric-a-brack shop (too good to be a junk shop, too cheap to be an antique shop 🙃) in the early 80s with one of my first pay packets. I've loved it ever since 🤎😊 1y
TheBookgeekFrau @Bookwomble *Those* are the best stores!! 1y
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