The Book of the Barn Owl (Hardback)Sally Coulthard

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Few of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside. ‘Fascinating insights…

An endearing book for lovers of the barn owl’ Daily Mail ‘Enjoyable and lyrical… enhanced by Vanessa Lubach’s arresting lino prints’ Country Life ‘Packs in everything the amateur nature enthusiast would want to know’ Yorkshire Life ‘This is a gorgeous little book’ Permaculture MagazineWith its heart-shaped face and silent, graceful flight, the barn owl regularly tops the nation’s list of favourite birds. But how much do we really know about this sublime tenant of the night?Here, bestselling author Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl.

Full of fascinating insights, conservation advice and the latest research, this affectionate and timely guide also tells the story of a barn owl’s early life – from first pip of the shell to leaving the nest – a fascinating time in this captivating creature’s journey.