Wayne Lynch

An extensive, accessible guide to the owls of Canada and the United States, featuring beautiful photography.
There is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed, very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend?from the Roman myth that an owl foot could reveal...

Introduces the Sonoran Desert, discussing its desert ecology and describing some of the most common plants and animals that are found there.

In this richly illustrated tour of the Galapagos, world renowned photographer and naturalist Wayne Lynch captures the unique wildlife living here, including the Galapagos tortoise, the marine iguana, the flightless cormorant, the blue-footed boobie and the magnificent frigatebird.

Photography, first-person anecdotes, and factual information on the animals, plants, climate and landscape come together to give a complete picture of the ecosystem in action.

Presents a scientific look at poop in the animal world, explaining what it is, and looking at how animal use it to build houses, attract mates, and other purposes.

"Wayne Lynch, acclaimed wildlife photographer, focuses on the five species of loons - the red-throated loon, the look-alike Pacific and Arctic loons, the familiar neck-laced common loon and the yellow-billed loon, the largest and rarest member of the family. While the common loon has been studied more than the other four species combined, this book will give a wider scope and reach for all five species. A perfect book for those who live in loon country...