Wesley : the story of a remarkable owl
O'Brien, Stacey2008
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In 1985, biologist Stacey first met a four-day-old barn owl - a fateful encounter that would turn into a 19-year saga. With nerve damage in one wing, the owlet's ability to fly was forever compromised, and he had no hope of surviving on his own
Main title:
Wesley : the story of a remarkable owl / by Stacey O'Brien
Author:
Imprint:
London Constable & Robinson 2008
Collation:
230 p. illustrations
Contents:
1. The Way of the Owl -- 2. To That Which You Tame, You Owe Your Life -- 3. Owl Infancy -- 4. Barn Owl Toddler: Love Me, Love My Owl -- 5. Flying Lessons -- 6. Attack Kitten on Wings -- 7. Love to Eat Them Mousies -- 8. Understanding Each Other: Sound and Body Language -- 9. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -- 10. A Day in the Life of a Biologist -- 11. Owls Are Not Waterbirds -- 12. Deep Bonds -- 13. The Sex Tapes -- 14. Fifteen Years of Trust -- 15. Twilight: He Whom I Tamed Saves My Life -- 16. The End -- 17. After -- Appendix: Some Things You Might Not Know About Barn Owls
ISBN:
9781849010580 (pbk)
Dewey class:
598.97 WES
Local class:
598.97
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4444
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 598.97 WES | Available |