In ‘The Wise Hours: A Journey Into the Wild and Secret World of Owls,’ Miriam Darlington seeks answers borne on the silent wings of the night February 6, 2023 More than 2 years ago ...

A wildlife photographer in the U.K. caught sight of two wise owls well hidden in the camouflage of an old wall and barn — and challenged others to see if they could spot them.

If you look closely you can see two owls hidden in the picture. Villager Jim / SWNS He also said, “They’re doing really well, the little owls — they’re growing in population.” ...

Y: “A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he saw the less he spoke.” D: “The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?” If only I had a nickel for ...

In “The Wise Hours: A Journey Into the Wild and Secret World of Owls,” first published in the U.K. in 2018 as “Owl Sense,” Miriam Darlington resists what she calls the blandification of owls.

If the latter is true, then night owls might be seen as somewhat akin to left-handed people, who are also known to have a built-in deficit compared to the dominant, right-handed population.