Topic: Ornithology

1 chapters across the catalog

An aside regarding the use of fake owls to deter vultures leads to a detailed personal anecdote about encounters with Great Horned Owls in rural Texas. The story serves as a metaphor for how the mere presence of law enforcement can act as a "scarecrow" to deter criminals. Jones describes the physical majesty and predatory nature of the birds, noting their ability to hunt small pets.