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Stacey O'Brien
Stacey O'Brien is trained as a biologist specializing in wild-animal behavior. She graduated from Occidental College with a BS in biology and continued her education at Caltech. Stacey now works as a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitation expert with a variety of local animals, including the... show more
Stacey O'Brien is trained as a biologist specializing in wild-animal behavior. She graduated from Occidental College with a BS in biology and continued her education at Caltech. Stacey now works as a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitation expert with a variety of local animals, including the endangered brown pelican, owls, seabirds, possums, and songbirds. She lives in Southern California.
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Lagniappe Literature
Lagniappe Literature rated it 11 years ago
A young Caltech biologist adopts an infant North American barn owl and the nineteen years that she and the owl spend together are magical. Loved this book!!
Nola
Nola rated it 12 years ago
I learned some interesting things about barn owls from this book. The author had a barn owl as a pet for almost 20 years. She documented many behaviors, some for the first time. She and Wesley the owl had a deep bond. After a certain age, Wesley was hostile to everyone but Stacey. Apparently this is...
Meledstic
Meledstic rated it 13 years ago
I had completely forgotten I had this book and came across it when I was thinning out some stuff to give to the Salvation Army. A very quick read about a biologist who "adopts" a baby barn owl who has nerve damage in one of his wings and will never be able to survive on his own in the wild. Wesley...
Books!
Books! rated it 14 years ago
Laughed out loud, I could just picture the silly antics of Wesley. I learned a lot about owls. This was a fun read.
Bonnie
Bonnie rated it 14 years ago
Wesley the Owl: the story of biologist Stacey O'Brien and her adoption of a 4 day old baby barn owl. The book is a retelling of the 19 years spent caring and loving for this animal and of the love and bond the two of them shared.My favorite line from this book:'Life your life not by staying in the s...
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