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Wings in the Dark: Barn Owls and Their Human Connection
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $32.95
ISBN13: 9781421456737
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: May 18 2027
Pages: 368
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The remarkable story of North America's most mysterious owl.
Few birds have inspired as much fascination as the barn owl. With its heart-shaped face, silent flight, and uncanny ability to thrive alongside humans, this remarkable predator has occupied a unique place in human imagination for thousands of years. In Wings in the Dark, naturalist and researcher Mark Browning offers the first comprehensive portrait of the North American barn owl, bringing together decades of field observations, conservation research, and original scientific studies to reveal the life of one of the continent's most intriguing birds.
Examining the owl's evolutionary history, extraordinary sensory abilities, breeding behavior, migrations, and conservation challenges, Browning introduces readers to a species that continually defies expectations. Drawing on his satellite-tracking research, he follows young owls across vast distances, uncovering surprising patterns of movement and survival. He also traces the bird's changing fortunes across North America, showing how agricultural practices, habitat loss, and conservation efforts have shaped populations over time. At the same time, Wings in the Dark tells a larger story about the relationship between wildlife and agriculture. Browning examines innovative programs in Malaysia, California, and elsewhere that use barn owls for natural rodent control, reducing reliance on poisons while benefiting farmers and ecosystems alike.
Rich with scientific discovery, memorable field experiences, and practical insight, Wings in the Dark celebrates this extraordinary bird and details a compelling account of how conservation and agriculture can work together. Birders, wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, farmers, and anyone who delights in the natural world will find much to discover in Wings in the Dark.
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