Visited Cotton & Buddy at the Park

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

November 29, 2020 11:10am CST

Made it to the state park for a visit again. Cotton the owl was there along with her new friend Buddy, the red tailed hawk. Buddy was hit by a car and is being taken good care of by the park rangers. He will be released soon. Cotton will always be at the park. I will visit as often as possible. They are both so beautiful. Makes me very happy to know the park rangers are always on the lookout for wild animals that need to be rescued and taken care of.

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@Juliaacv (56218)

• Canada

29 Nov 20

They must be a very loving and nurturing staff to have Buddy almost healed and hopefully ready for his release soon. I know how much you enjoy visiting Cotton, and I have a feeling that he feels the same way about you.

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@Juliaacv (56218)

• Canada

29 Nov 20

@CarolDM She's shy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

@Juliaacv I think so.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Yes, he has been there a couple of months or so now. Cotton is funny, she will look at me, I get the camera ready and then turn her head around away from me.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

29 Nov 20

So glad that Buddy is being cared for. Had a red tailed hawk fly right down our driveway at below eye level. What a treat that was on Thanksgiving.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

29 Nov 20

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

I see them in the backyard. Glad my kitties are inside.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

29 Nov 20

Such a lovely place they have there the creatures. Glad you went to visit Carol.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Yes they are taken care of. Thanks me too.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

29 Nov 20

@CarolDM Welcome

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

29 Nov 20

i'm glad they're bein' taken care'f 's well. very fortunate that mr. buddy'll be able to be released. 'tis part 'f their job, rescuin' 'n rehabilitatin' injured 'n sick critters.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Yes I am as well. I was glad to hear Buddy will be released soon.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

29 Nov 20

I am glad there are people looking after the animals. I love that photo.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

1 Dec 20

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

The rangers are the best. Thank you!

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

29 Nov 20

It's nice to know there is people who still care about animals. Your park ranger is doing great

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Yes this is a state park, very good people.

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

30 Nov 20

So cool! I would love to see owls up close.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

They are beautiful.

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@wolfgirl569 (135601)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Nov 20

Glad you got to see them again.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

Made my day.

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@RasmaSandra (97908)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Nov 20

How nice that you were able to go visit them, I particularly love owls

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

I do as well, this hawk was cool up close too.

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Nov 20

The rangers do a wonderful job rescuing injured wildlife. It's good that Buddy will be able to be released.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

Yes they do a great job for sure.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

30 Nov 20

@CarolDM I am so glad you went to visit Cotton and so glad he has a new friend to keep him company. I know you cannot always visit, but, I am sure Cotton appreciates when you can visit him.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

30 Nov 20

@CarolDM That is nice.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

I always enjoy the visits to the park.

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@LindaOHio (222285)

• United States

29 Nov 20

SO CUTE! I would love to visit Buddy and Cotton. I'm glad you visit often.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

And I got up closer even though the sign said to stay back! So cool to see these two.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

30 Nov 20

Glad the park rangers are always to the rescue.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

Thanks! Me too. They are great.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

29 Nov 20

i hope you enjoyed your visit to the park

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

I did thank you.

@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

30 Nov 20

@CarolDM you're welcome

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@FourWalls (86583)

• United States

29 Nov 20

That is so cool! I remember seeing a bird rescue at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee when I was there earlier this year. it was the first one I’d seen, and it was indeed fascinating and heartwarming that organizations take care of the injured birds. There were owls and red-tail hawks there, too!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

I love visiting these guys. And so happy to know Buddy is recovering. Love seeing these up close.

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@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

29 Nov 20

That's so cool to be able to visit there.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

I visit as often as possible.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

29 Nov 20

Sad cotton will always be there but glad they're taking care of her

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Not sad, they saved her life.

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@NJChicaa (127120)

• United States

29 Nov 20

I'm glad that Buddy is recovering. Poor little guy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

Me too. He is beautiful. Never been that close to a hawk.

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@dya80dya (36805)

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29 Nov 20

They are beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Nov 20

I agree, they are, even more so up close.

@jdbces (1843)

• Philippines

30 Nov 20

Sorry to hear about Buddy. They seem like your little sunshine. The park rangers have a very rewarding job.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

Don't be sorry. He is better and being released soon!

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