Búhos de los hielos del este

Primorye, a remote forested region between Russia, China and North Korea, is home to one of nature's rarest birds, the Manchu owl, also known as Blakiston's fish owl. A chance encounter with this imposing creature changed the life of Jonathan C. Slaght, a wildlife researcher and conservationist. Eastern Ice Owls is the story of Slaght's tireless quest to protect the elusive owl from extinction. For months, he will chase it through the intricate landscapes of its ecosystem, living with the Russians who face the extreme conditions of the taiga every day. And he will watch as Russian logging interests present new threats to the owl's survival, for only the preservation of its habitats will secure the forest for future generations, both animal and human. A passionate reflection on our relationship with the natural world, an ode to these majestic creatures, and a unique look at the energetic work of a field scientist determined to delve into the essence of wild nature in an attempt to save it.