The House of Owls

By: Tony Angell

Narrated by: Tom Zingarelli

For a quarter of a century, Tony Angell and his family shared the remarkable experience of closely observing pairs of western screech owls that occupied a nesting box outside the window of their forest home. The journals in which the author recorded his observations form the heart of this compelling book - a personal account of an artist-naturalist's life with owls. Angell discusses the unique characteristics that distinguish owls from other bird species and provides a fascinating overview of the impact owls have had on human culture and thought. He also offers detailed scientific descriptions of the 19 species of owls found in North America as well as their close relatives elsewhere. Always emphasizing the interaction of humans and owls, the author affirms by his own example the power of these birds both to beguile and to inspire.

©2015 Tony Angell (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A charming personal account..." ( Kirkus)

excellent owl info

The author not only describes owl species in detail but as importantly, explains their current (2015) population status. It is on us to protect birds' habitat to ensure their survival on this planet. Time is short, as shown in species after species.