Renowned carver Floyd Scholz presents the much anticipated follow-up to his best-selling Birds of Prey. In this new book, hundreds of stunning full-color photos and useful line drawings offer detailed studies of 16 species of owls-from the tiny Elf Owl to the impressive Great Horned Owl. All are illustrated in full detail, with focus on body and wing design, plumage patterns, flight characteristics, and predatory behavior. Also includes a section on carving and painting techniques and a gallery of Floyd Scholz's finished carvings. A must-have reference for carvers, artists, ornithologists, naturalists-anyone interested in these magnificent birds.
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A professional artist since 1983, Floyd Scholz is recognized as one of the top bird carvers in the world. He operates the Vermont Raptor Academy for carvers in Bennington, Vermont, and splits his time between Vermont and Florida.
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A professional artist since 1983, Floyd Scholz is recognized as one of the top bird carvers in the world. He operates the Vermont Raptor Academy for carvers in Bennington, Vermont, and splits his time between Vermont and Florida.
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I thought I had seen the best of the best when I first saw Scholz's "Birds of Prey". I was wrong! "Owls" stands alone, without peers. "Owls" is a rare combination of text, photography and advice. The pictures are amazing. The text is readable and informative. The advice and patterns alone are worth far more than the price of the book. The unbelievable amount of research that went into this book is evident from the dust cover clear through to the last page. The book is a must for everyone who enjoys owls be it artist, carver, naturalist, bird lover or simply people who enjoy fantastic books. Considering the size and quality of "Owls", it is a bargin!
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Beauty of the owls,
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This review is from: Owls: An Artist's Guide to Understanding Owls (Hardcover)
If you have even the slightest interest in owls or birds in general this is the book for you. The pictures range from full shots of the individual species to minute details in plumage and even comparative pictures of feet and wing shape. This is truly the most well put together collection of owl photographs I've ever encountered. It even has a section in the back for artists who wish to use owls in carvings and paintings. All in all, this is a fantastic book.
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Not Just for Carvers,
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This review is from: Owls: An Artist's Guide to Understanding Owls (Hardcover)
Floyd's 'Birds of Prey' was absolutely the best reference book for wildfowl artists ... until he wrote 'Owls'.There are more birds featured, and there are more photos of each bird. If you liked the photos in Floyd's first book, you'll love these photos even more. He also provides more detailed patterns for each bird. I'm ecstatic to be adding this volume to my bookshelf, and it's going to make a great gift for several of my family and friends. And, if you are a carver, Floyd's Vermont Raptor Academy (referenced in the book) is an experience you don't want to miss.
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OWLS BELONG TO ONE OF TWO FAMILIES, TYTONIDAE or Strigidae, both of which ornithologists place in the taxonomic order Strigiformes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
major flight feathers, facial disk, rictal bristles, northern hawk owl, scapular feathers, feather flow, owl species, belly feathers, owl shows, undertail coverts, feather structure, chest feathers, secondary feathers, boreal owl, primary coverts, primary feathers, great gray owl, ear tufts, burrowing owl, barred owl, feather shafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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OWLS BELONG TO ONE OF TWO FAMILIES, TYTONIDAE or Strigidae, both of which ornithologists place in the taxonomic order Strigiformes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
major flight feathers, facial disk, rictal bristles, northern hawk owl, scapular feathers, feather flow, owl species, belly feathers, owl shows, undertail coverts, feather structure, chest feathers, secondary feathers, boreal owl, primary coverts, primary feathers, great gray owl, ear tufts, burrowing owl, barred owl, feather shafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds by John K. Terres in Back Matter
- Encyclopedia of Birds (6-Volume Set) by Facts on File in Back Matter
- Birds of Prey by Chuck Dixon in Back Matter
- Birds of Prey (Birds of the World Ser.) by John P. S. MacKenzie in Back Matter
- North American Birds of Prey by William and Low, Gary Mansell in Back Matter
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