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Owls: Masters of the Night
By Polly Conway,
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Resilient birds and their habits showcased in mellow docu.
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What's the Story?
Owls: Guardians of the Night are everywhere and active in nearly all types of terrain, and spend their nights hunting rodents, fish, and other critters. In the daytime, they live quietly and focus on raising their families. The 25% larger female owl spends a month sitting on her eggs, while the father brings her food -- after the birth, they share in the work of parenting. Their lives are often brutal and full of strife, but owls persevere and do their best in the circumstances they're given, whether scrapping for rats in the city or plucking lemmings from fields in the country. The habits of owls' prey, including lemmings and rats, are also explored.
Is It Any Good?
This slow-paced but interesting documentary explores the lives of owls. The most compelling part of this docu is simply the footage of the owls themselves; they're beautiful creatures and captured well by the cameras here. It's also interesting to learn how adaptable owls are; their ability to thrive in almost any environment is inspirational in its own way. Bird lovers will enjoy seeing these intense creatures live on their own terms.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about owls. Why do you think humans think they are spooky? Does their real behavior support their reputation?
How can people make sure that owls and other birds thrive in the changing environment?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: August 25, 2020
- Studio: Doclights
- Genre: Documentary
- Topics: Science and Nature , Wild Animals
- Run time: 50 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- Last updated: September 23, 2021
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