The Hidden Lives of Owls

"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. I've often wondered what the owls were saying to each other. The answer is surprising but inevitable, like all good stories." -Kathleen Alcalá, author of The Deepest Roots

"You'll love going owling with superb naturalist and writer Leigh Calvez. Like the birds themselves, The Hidden Lives of Owls is filled with drama, mystery, and surprise. 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

"Naturalist Leigh Calvez looks into the almost-human eyes of these elusive birds and shares her riveting and well-told adventures of owling. 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

"Leigh Calvez shares her fascinating owl journey in this beautiful book, which is full of sensitive observations and high drama. It's a pleasure to see the world through an owl's eyes, a point of view that Leigh believes has enlarged her life. Readers of this book should expect the same." -Kristin von Kreisler, author of An Unexpected Grace and Earnest