Hollands is an owl fanatic who over many years has roamed the world to find, photograph and write about owls, their habitats and the various characters that make up the rich tapestry of owl culture. This book is a testament to Hollands' passion for the subject. It concludes with reflections on the future of owls, inextricably tied as it is to the environment and therefore to man.
David and his wife, Margaret, also a doctor, were in practice together for many years at Orbost in rural Victoria, where they still live.