Carl Safina: Wisdom from a Baby Owl

Carl Safina, a renowned conservationist, shares his experience of rescuing a baby owl during Covid lockdown, reflecting on our frayed relationship with nature. He discusses the fascinating mating and parenting behaviors of screech owls, the impact of his relationship with the owl family on his understanding of human-animal relationships, and the contrasting views on community between Western and Eastern cultures. The chapter concludes with the author's excitement upon hearing the call of a new male owl.