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Author
Publisher
W W Norton
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...
Publisher
Janet Batchelor
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
A mishap between two engaging critters, still in their respective eggs, starts a chain of events that present a challenge to Al and the Owligator on their first day “post-hatch.”It was a simple mistake – one that could happen to anyone, but this little slip has a most interesting complication. The characters use their newfound powers of observation and imagination to remedy the problem and embark on the adventures of a lifelong friendship, despite...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...