Burrowing Owls

Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds of prey and has traveled across the North American continent in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviors as the go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred of his favorite shots of burrowing owls as they go about life in the wild. From grown owls in flight to youngsters hamming it up and exploring life beyond the nest, you'll enjoy a virtual tour of the lives of these mesmerizing birds. Palmer also provides explanatory text to help you identify burrowing owl behaviors and understand what it takes to get shots like these. Whether you are an owl lover or an aspiring bird photographer, you'll love this book!

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.

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.

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.

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

This book depicts the everyday life of the burrowing owls. It details their family unity living conditions and trials to survive in our modern world. I hope you will enjoy reading and learning about these unique, precious owls lives as much as I enjoyed all the days I spent taking pictures of them.

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

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