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Seven species of owl - the tawny, little, barn, long-eared, short-eared, snowy and eagle owl - can be found in the British Isles (out of sixteen different kinds across Europe). They have lived alongside people for thousands of years, yet we still know so little about their day-to-day lives.\u003cbr\u003eDiscover their fascinating lives, from the moment they first hatch, to the way they hunt their prey and how they raise the next generation. Explore the rich folklore they've inspired around the world and learn how, with a bit of luck, you can catch a glimpse of them yourself.\u003cbr\u003eWith beautiful illustrations throughout, and expert birdwatching tips, this eye-opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of the world's most famous and beloved birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldsboro Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264411353382,"sku":"the-owl","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/4900\/5606\/files\/3bb832e0-013e-4210-a999-b8926e7bc56b.jpg?v=1701432879"},{"product_id":"the-swallow","title":"The Swallow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Robin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wren \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Birds of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e With around 5.3 million breeding pairs, the swallow is one of the most common birds in Britain. 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