For the last couple years, I have been busy working on a screech owl book, It is finally coming to fruition. Official Release will be October 2023!
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jim-wright/the-screech-owl-companion/9781643261898/
Jim Wright and I have been sharing screech owl observations since 2008 and he has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine for another book of his.
The fantastic Cover Photo is by: Kevin Watson: http://www.kevinwatsonphoto.com who has worked quite a bit with Jim Wright on other projects.
Here is our write up:
“In The Screech Owl Companion, Jim Wright and Scott Weston introduce screech owls, show how to distinguish them from other species, share fun lore and legend, and provide step-by-step instructions for making your yard screech ready. You’ll learn how to build a squirrel-resistant nest box and install a simple nest cam that you can monitor from your cell phone to watch when owls move in, lay eggs, and raise a family.”
“Hearing an owl call and seeing one in the wild is a nature-lover’s dream. In fact, of the top ten birds people hope to see, three are owls. What many people don’t know, however, is that the screech owl is North America’s most common and widespread backyard owl—and further, that by taking a few simple steps including building and siting a basic nest box, you can actually attract owls to nest in your yard each year. Screech owls are the owls most likely to make their homes near humans.”
More to Come!
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