Nature Books by Leigh Calvez
New York Times Best Seller!
#9 in Animals
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and your local bookseller.
A naturalist probes the forest, mainly at night, to comprehend the secret lives of owls in this book that will appeal to readers of Crow Planet and H is for Hawk. Join Leigh Calvez on adventures into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible while exploring the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology.
“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 what she calls her ‘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 herself believes has enlarged her life. Certainly this book does the same for ours."
—Kristin von Kreisler, author of An Unexpected Grace and Earnest
"She [Calvez] offers a thought-provoking, behind-the-scenes look at the work of countless volunteers and scientists who study the “secret” lives of owls. Their unsung efforts in banding, recording, observing, nest-checking and other owl-related activities are truly impressive. And she presents the extreme challenges some owl species face in a changing world and changing ecosystem."
--Washington Post
"Calvez probes the forest at night in search of answers to the mystery [of owls], exploring topics such as owl calls, social behavior and mythology attached to the species."
--The Chicago Tribune
"Calvez writes with feeling and is obviously in awe of these mysterious creatures.”
--Library Journal
“This enthusiastic study of the owls of the Pacific Northwest may inspire new fans and citizen scientists.”
—Shelf Awareness
“An owling delight.”
—The Owl Pages
“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 what she calls her ‘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 herself believes has enlarged her life. Certainly this book does the same for ours."
—Kristin von Kreisler, author of An Unexpected Grace and Earnest
"She [Calvez] offers a thought-provoking, behind-the-scenes look at the work of countless volunteers and scientists who study the “secret” lives of owls. Their unsung efforts in banding, recording, observing, nest-checking and other owl-related activities are truly impressive. And she presents the extreme challenges some owl species face in a changing world and changing ecosystem."
--Washington Post
"Calvez probes the forest at night in search of answers to the mystery [of owls], exploring topics such as owl calls, social behavior and mythology attached to the species."
--The Chicago Tribune
"Calvez writes with feeling and is obviously in awe of these mysterious creatures.”
--Library Journal
“This enthusiastic study of the owls of the Pacific Northwest may inspire new fans and citizen scientists.”
—Shelf Awareness
“An owling delight.”
—The Owl Pages
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Whales are big, beautiful and mysterious. In this Prospective Guide, follow the travels of the “Big Four” species of whales—blue whales, gray whales, humpbacks and orcas—found in coastal waters from Alaska to Baja, Mexico and Hawaii. From the perspective and stories of a whale scientist, naturalist and all-around whale enthusiast, learn about the lives and ways of these magnificent marine mammals, their cultures, intelligence, and how and where to watch them.
Excerpt:
"I would like to share the world of whales with you. My intention for this book is to share my stories of these magnificent marine mammals to inspire you to take your own adventures and to ask your own questions about the lives of these mysterious beings. I will share my knowledge about where and when to find them, a bit about their basic biology and the joys and hazards of living on earth as a whale from my own observations of their lives. I will reveal my favorite places to see whales and some of my favorite whale watching companies, but for the most part I will leave the details up to you to create your own adventure based on how you wish to travel. Luxury class or bare bones tent—it’s all up to you."
