Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide by Heimo Mikkola Rocky Mountains Jane Yolen's lilting verses and

Jane Yolen's lilting verses and Lisel Jane Ashlock's sensitive portraits convey the cyclical nature of the seasons in this poetic tribute to the characteristics of the four periods of the year

PAUL BANNICK is a wildlife photographer specializing in the natural history of North America with a focus on birds and habitat

*Developing wildlife habitat and trail systems

Learn what Black-capped Chickadees are thinking as they give their unmistakable namesake call

Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide by Heimo Mikkola Rocky Mountains Jane Yolen's lilting verses andThe superlative identification guide to 268 species of owl, now in paperback. Praise for the first edition: "A native of Finland, the author is the world's best known owl expert, having visited the birds in 128 countries over the past 40 years. Here he describes all of the world's 249 species of owls in copious detail with tips on identification, habitat, calls, and status and distribution. The text is enhanced by 750 color photographs from leading