For centuries| the mysterious nighttime lives and uncanny hunting skills of owls have made them fascinating hallmarks of children's stories and folk tales the worldover. But what actually makes owls so special? Bird trainers Lloyd and Rose Buck and their very special family of owls| eagles| falcons| geese| pigeons| and twonewly-hatched barn owls - Luna and Lily - provide a rare opportunity to learn more about these unique birds. Using the latest in camera technology| computergraphics| x-rays and super-sensitive microphones| we can take a brand new look at owls in more detail than ever before. The real stories behind how they hunt| howtheir vision and hearing works| and how they fly so silently are influencing 21st century technology and design.