PNBA bestseller
Washington State Book Award Finalist
Leigh Calvez enters the world of owls with a sense of wonder as wide-eyed as her subjects. The reader shares every discovery along the way in this winning and heartfelt exploration.
-Thor Hanson, author of Feathers and Bartholomew Quill
Almost like spying on the neighbors, Leigh joins the brother- and sisterhood of nocturnal birders who track and measure night birds for science and for love.
-Kathleen Alcala, author of The Deepest Roots
You'll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever.
-Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and The Soul of an Octopus
Informative as it is captivating, this book is a compelling window into the science and secrets of these guardians of the forest.
-Brenda Peterson, author of Build Me an Ark: A Life with Animals
Calvez probes the forest at night in search of answers to the mystery [of owls], exploring topics such as owl calls, social behavior and mythology attached to the species.
-The Chicago Tribune
Calvez writes with feeling and is obviously in awe of these mysterious creatures.
-Library Journal
This enthusiastic study of the owls of the Pacific Northwest may inspire new fans and citizen scientists.
-Shelf Awareness
Leigh Calvez shares what she calls her 'owl journey' in this beautiful book, which is full of sensitive observations and high drama.
-Kristin von Kreisler, author of An Unexpected Grace and Earnest
An owling delight.
-The Owl Pages
An ode to the owl.
-The Washington Post
[An] illuminating journey.
-Sierra Magazine
Leigh Calvez shares many such trivia-friendly tidbits while providing the definitive histories of 11 owl species.
-Audubon Magazine
Entertaining and enlightening... a worthwhile and enjoyable read.
-Birdwatch Magazine
[Calvez's] writing integrates the luscious imagery of her surroundings along with the scientific data and analysis... it creates such an engaging reading experience.
-Owl Eye
