Ackerman's latest vivid and compelling narrative is enlivened by her own passion for owls and her excitement over discoveries in the wild that show that, for humans, owls continue to be full of surprises.”- Booklist ( starred) Full review below. “Fascinating food for thought for owl seekers and sure to please any lover of immersive treks into the lives of birds.” - Kirkus Review (starred) Bird lovers will be enthralled”- Publishers Weekly (starred) There’s fascinating trivia on every page, making for a revelatory glimpse into the lives of the “enigmatic” raptors. If your organization is interested in inviting me to give a popular talk about the book over the summer (illustrated with wonderful photos and videos), please contact me for more information. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? This book tells the extraordinary story of how we’ve come to understand owls, their biology, brains, and behavior, and explores many of the surprising new scientific discoveries: how owls talk to one another, how they ‘see’ sound, how they court their mates in wild and outlandish ways and fiercely protect their nests, how they migrate huge distances and survive the radically changing conditions of our planet. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight.

An exciting exploration of the new science of owls and an investigation into why these remarkable and mysterious birds exert such a hold on the human imagination.

The bird way by jennifer ackerman