Owls 2008 - Calendar Author:Firefly Books The subject of myth and superstition, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. It is a mysterious and fearsome predator, and a flawless hunter in the darkest of nights. It stakes out its territory on a perch high above, and then floating on silent wings, swoops down to snatch its unsuspecting prey. But with... more » its wise face and downy plumage, the owl is also among nature's most photogenic and pleasing creatures. In Owls 2008, world-renowned nature photographers have captured every aspect of this splendid bird in candid and remarkable images. Descriptive captions further reveal the mysterious lives of owls.« less