"Owls are some of the most beneficial and enjoyable wildlife we can spot near our homes-screech owls specifically are one of the only species that can and do nest successfully near humans, notably in suburbs and city parks. As traditional screech owl habitats are lost to development, providing new housing for these owls is increasingly vital, and this first-of-its-kind, complete guide will show all nature lovers how to build/buy and site nest boxes, install unobtrusive nest cams for fascinating looks at the habitants and their eventual owlets, and to make yards more nature-friendly by using native plants, keeping pets and squirrels at a distance, and even when to avoid pruning so as not to disrupt the birds at their most vulnerable. Also includes tips on photographing the owls that will come to feel like part of your family"--
