Hoot

Hoot is a 2006 American family comedy film, based on Carl Hiaasen's novel of the same name. It was written and directed by Wil Shriner, and produced by New Line Cinema and Walden Media. The film stars Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson, Tim Blake Nelson, Neil Flynn and Robert Wagner. The film follows a group of children trying to save a burrowing owl habitat from destruction by a corrupt developer. The film features live burrowing owls and music by Jimmy Buffett. Buffett is also listed as a co-producer, and played the role of Mr. Ryan, the children's science teacher.