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Ecologist Carl Safina - What Owls Know, What Humans Believe

Ecologist Carl Safina - What Owls Know, What Humans Believe

Carl Safina discusses his new book "Alfie and Me" about a rescued screech owl.

Big Blend Radio · Lisa D. Smith

October 27, 202335m 59s

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Show Notes

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features ecologist Carl Safina, author of the new book “Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe?” 

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When 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. Witnessing all the fine details of their feathered friend’s life offered Carl and Patricia a view of existence from Alfie’s perspective. Interwoven with Safina’s keen observations, insight, and reflections, "Alfie & Me" is a work of profound beauties and magical timing harbored within one upended year. More: https://www.carlsafina.org/ 


This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series that airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ 


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