A Charisma of Owls

by Lynn E. Barber

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Pub Date 27 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 11 Mar 2026

Atmosphere Press

Nonfiction (Adult) | Outdoors & Nature | Science

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Description

Do owls fascinate you? Do you wonder what makes an owl an owl—why they’re so different from other birds, why they appear in myths and stories around the world, and why they’re often seen as wise? A Charisma of Owls explores these questions through detailed information and paintings of all North American owls, with an overview of owls worldwide.

Author and birder Lynn Barber shares her own experiences of searching for owls across the U.S., along with tips to help you find owls yourself. This book is for anyone curious about these charismatic birds and eager to learn more about their lives, habitats, and cultural significance.

A Note From the Publisher

Lynn E. Barber is a lifelong birder. She was born in Wisconsin, where she now lives with her husband after living in Oregon, North Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, and Alaska. She has a BA (Zoology) and MS and PhD (Microbiology) degrees from UW Madison and was a microbiology professor at Oregon State University and North Carolina State University. In 1985, she received a JD degree from Duke University Law School and worked as a patent attorney until retiring in 2021. She has published five books about birds and her birding adventures, which include some of her bird paintings and photographs.

Lynn E. Barber is a lifelong birder. She was born in Wisconsin, where she now lives with her husband after living in Oregon, North Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, and Alaska. She has a BA (Zoology)...

Advance Praise

"Packed with detailed and reliable information from the author's own experiences, A Charisma of Owls is a helpful, comprehensive, enjoyable read for any owl lover. Lynn E. Barber offers excellent insights into the world's most enigmatic birds that have fascinated us throughout human history." – Readers' Favorite