Owls In Parks - References

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Owls In Parks - References

Here is a list of some favourite sources of information on the Natural World and Owls in particular. It has not been updated for several years so I know some recent favourites may be missing. All the links were still valid in 2022.

Please feel free to contact me with your own recommendations or include a link to my site if you have any owlish tendencies.

Stanley Park and Vancouver

Owls

  • Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC
    These dedicated people are are working hard to re-establish a self-sustaining population of Burrowing Owls in our Province.
  • O.W.L. (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society)
    A non-profit organization dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. They specialize in raptors (birds of prey).
  • Owling.com
    A US website dedicated to Owls of North and Central America.
  • The Owl Pages
    Another US-based website dedicated to Owls of the World.
  • Owls of the United States and Canada
    A complete Guide to Their Biology and Behaviour.
    Author: Wayne Lynch.
    ISBN: 978-0-8018-8687-4 (hardcover). 2007.
    If you get just one book on Owls in Canada , this should be it!
  • Owls of North America
    Author: Frances Backhouse.
    ISBN: 978-1-55407-342-9 (hardcover). 2008.
    Another excellent book on Owls. It covers some species not seen here, but also includes species profiles with more detail than Wayne's book. Together, they are an excellent source of information.
  • Spotted Owls
    Shadows in an Old-Growth Forest.
    Author: Jared Hobbs and Richard Cannings.
    ISBN: 978-1-44365-241-0 (hardcover). 2007.
    Unfortunately the Spotted Owl is on the verge of extirpation in Canada, but this is an excellent guide to the species that is closely related to the more invasive Barred Owl.
  • Barn Owl
    Author: David Chandler.
    ISBN: 978-1-55407-903-2 (hardcover). 2011.
    An excellent modern book on Barn Owls.
  • The Barn Owl
    Author: Mike Read and Jake Allsop.
    ISBN: 0-7137-2349-1 (hardcover). 1994.
    The classic book on Barn Owls!
  • Owls of the World
    A Photographic Guide.
    Author: Heimo Mikkola.
    ISBN: 978-1-77085-274-7 (hardcover). 2014.
    An excellent book on all the world's owls. Very detailed information in a relatively compact volume, with good photography too!
  • The Owl and The Woodpecker
    Encounters with North America's Most Iconic Birds.
    Author: Paul Bannick.
    ISBN: 978-1-59485-095-0 (hardcover). 2008.
    This book explores the interactions between woodpeckers and owls and their impact on the environment - and, of course our affects on both. Since this list was prepared he has published more books on owls! Excellent photography. paulbannick.com
  • Birds of the Raincoast
    Habits and Habitat
    Author: Harvey Thommasen, Kevin Hutchings, R. Wayne Campbell and Mark Hume.
    ISBN: 1-55017-300-6 (hardcover). 2004.
    An excellent book on birds of the B.C. coast - includes a chapter dedicated to "Birds of the Night". Great photography.
  • Handbook of the Birds of The World
    Volume 5 - Barn-owls to Hummingbirds.
    Various Authors, published by BirdLife International and Lynx Edicions.
    ISBN: 84-87334-25-3 (hardcover). 1999.
    A multi-volume work that covers all 9,000+ species of birds. This volume includes extensive information on all the species of owls on the planet! hbw.com

Other Birds, Photography, etc.

  • Birds of the Raincoast
    Habits and Habitat
    Author: Harvey Thommasen, Kevin Hutchings, R. Wayne Campbell and Mark Hume.
    ISBN: 1-55017-300-6 (hardcover). 2004.
    An excellent book on birds of the B.C. coast - includes a chapter dedicated to "Birds of the Night". Great photography.
  • Eric Hosking's Birds
    Fifty Years of Photographing Wildlife
    Author: Eric Hosking.
    ISBN: 0-7207-1484-2 (softcover). 1994.
    Eric Hosking pioneered owl photography in Britain in the 1930's and 40's. Loosing an eye in the process - something for which he (correctly) does not fault the owl involved. His son has continued the family tradition. He has also published books dedicated to Owls, but I believe they are now out of print. Such as Birds of the Night (Collins, 1948). At times he used specialized flash equipment decades ahead of its time.
  • Nature Photographers Network™
    Nature Photography Network's online magazine. I recommend looking at their Code of Conduct page if you plan to photograph owls yourself.