Burrowing Owl S Hideaway

From the underground safety of a prairie dog burrow, a small animal emerges. It scans the grassland with its huge yellow eyes, looking for predators. The animal is not a prairie dog, however. The little creature is a burrowing owl that has moved into an abandoned prairie dog burrow. It sees no threats nearby, so the little owl takes flight to search for a mouse or other small creature to eat. Packed with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its young audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Activities, such as describing the burrowing owl to a friend and discussing critical thinking questions, give readers a chance to gain insights beyond the facts and figures. From learning why burrowing owls collect cattle dung and take it back to their burrows, to seeing the fluffy faces of baby owls peeking from the burrow entrance for the first time, this book makes learning about the habits and habitat of these little burrow-dwelling birds an enjoyable, satisfying experience.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe burrowing owls."--

This book is the only non-fiction book written specifically about the Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral, Florida. It gives the history of Cape Coral and how the owls got there. Learn about the owl's diet, habitat, reproduction, senses, feathers, flight, and more. Even though there may be as many as 3500 owls in the city, navigating around the city's extensive 400-mile canal system can be a challenge, and finding the owls can be equally challenging. This book can serve as your guide. Even if you are not planning on visiting, you will learn how every structure in their body works towards two goals, flight, and eating. Personal stories from the author are scattered throughout the book and wouldn't you want to know why you might find a pair of ladies' underwear in front of a burrow?

When you think "bird nest," you think tree, correct? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. You can learn more about these pint-sized predators with full colour photos, range maps, and carefully levelled text.

"The Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia gained its name from a particular behaviour: it nests underground."--p. [1].

Fron the parents' preparation of the burrow to the hatching of seven hungry babies that learn to hunt, fly, and survive in a sometimes dangerous world.