The Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl by Jeff Martin

'Jeff Martin explores the Tawny Owl's natural history in the greatest detail. Where controversy has arisen in the literature, he has put forward all points of view so the reader can make his or her own judgements. There seems nothing concerning the biology of this owl that Jeff has not researched.'
- Derek Bunn, author of The Barn Owl

The haunting calls of the Tawny Owl can be heard from Scandinavia in the north of its range to North Africa in the south. Most people would consider it to be a common and widespread species throughout Europe, but populations in Britain at least are declining, and we need to understand more about the behaviour and ecology of this magnificent woodland bird if its future is to be secured.

Jeff Martin has been studying owls for decades, and in this timely book he combines his personal observations
together with those of other ornithologists and a comprehensive review of the literature, resulting in some surprising revelations. It was not long ago, for example, that the Tawny Owl was considered to be one of the most nocturnal of all owl species, but in recent years it has been observed sunbathing, calling and even hunting in broad daylight.

The Tawny Owl begins by exploring the research that has been undertaken over the last two centuries, and the gaps that remain in our knowledge. Subsequent chapters detail the evolution and classification of this relatively young species, its status and distribution across Europe, its feeding, breeding and behavioural ecology, why numbers are falling, and what we can do about it. Interestingly, this silent hunter appears to be increasingly preying on passerine birds, as forest degradation and destruction have had a negative impact on small mammal numbers.

The book concludes by looking at the role that Tawny Owls have played in British culture, and whether the changes in behaviour and plumage among the British population could mean we have a new subspecies evolving on our island.

Founder of Business Mulligan, a community one hundred percent dedicated to helping business owners own their lives, Jeff Martin is a business growth expert who has created and owned several successful businesses, which range from real estate holdings to paramedical examination firms. Jeff was on the forefront of the DNA testing market and successfully navigated many challenges and industry changes as the market exploded in the late 1990s. These market changes forced several significant business model shifts, which were, at times, complicated and painful, but necessary for survival. His most recent venture was a nationwide DNA relationship testing company, which was named one of the fastest growing franchises as well as being listed in the Top 100 new franchises in its first year by Franchise Market Magazine. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jeff served as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman to a Marine Corps artillery unit during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Jeff credits his combat experience for his leadership skills and the tenacity required to survive the ups and downs that come with being an early adopter in a new market. He is also a graduate of the E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University. Jeff coaches business owners on organizing and growing their companies, and creating and launching digital products. He is an Infusionsoft Certified Partner and an expert in marketing and workflow automation. He lives with his wife Katie and their three children in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is active in his church and serves on a committee for the Boy Scouts of America.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781472980694
ISBN 10	1472980697
Title	The Tawny Owl
Author	Jeff Martin
Series	Poyser Monographs
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2022-09-29
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.