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Alfie was in bad shape when she was rescued. CARL SAFINA
Alfie during her first summer with the Safina family. CARL SAFINA
Alfie in her fine plumage. CARL SAFINA
Alfie still visits the Safina home on a regular basis. CARL SAFINA
Plus One feeds Alfie. CARL SAFINA
Alfie and her mate, which Carl Safina and his wife Patricia dubbed "Plus One." CARL SAFINA
Alfie's eggs. CARL SAFINA
Alfie's owlets at 17 days old. CARL SAFINA
Alfie feeding her young. CARL SAFINA
Alfie, left, and one of her young. CARL SAFINA
Alfie's young. CARL SAFINA
Alfie's young. CARL SAFINA
The writer Carl Safina and his wife Patricia rescued and rehabilitated Alfie, an eastern screech owl, during the pandemic. After her near-death experience, Alfie went on to become a successful mother and still visits the Safina home. She is the subject of Safina's latest book, "Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe." CARL SAFINA
The writer Carl Safina and his wife Patricia rescued and rehabilitated Alfie, an eastern screech owl, during the pandemic. After her near-death experience, Alfie went on to become a successful mother and still visits the Safina home. She is the subject of Safina's latest book, "Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe." CARL SAFINA
Alfie dozing in the safety of the ivy tower. CARL SAFINA
Alfie in her box watching Patricia. CARL SAFINA
Carl Safina PATRICIA M. PALADINES
Cailin Riley on Oct 31, 2023