Owls of the Eastern Ice : The Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl

Venture into the wild and untamed forests of the Russian Far East, where one of nature's most elusive and magnificent creatures dwells. In "Owls of the Eastern Ice," Jonathan C. Slaght takes you on an extraordinary journey to track down and study the Blakiston's fish owl, the world's largest owl species. With stunning prose and a deep reverence for the natural world, Slaght weaves a captivating tale of adventure, perseverance, and a passionate quest to protect this enigmatic raptor from the brink of extinction.

Jonathan C. Slaght is a researcher for the Wildlife Conservation Society Russia Program and has spent decades working in Primorye, a remote region of the Russian Far East. His dedication to conserving the Blakiston's fish owl and its habitat has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Whitley Award from the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature. With his deep knowledge and firsthand experiences, Slaght invites you to witness the breathtaking beauty and fragility of one of Earth's most extraordinary ecosystems.