Visited Buddy and Cotton at the Park

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
December 10, 2020 2:37pm CST
Today has been a gorgeous day. Took a ride to the local park. Visited the red-tailed hawk named Buddy. And yes, Cotton the owl too. Buddy will be released soon. He was talking and flying around. He seems ready for the wild. Always makes my day to see these two being taken care of. And enjoyed the nice sunshine as well.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Dec 20
Cotton can't fly though, didn't she have a broken wing? He's beautiful!
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
10 Dec 20
@CarolDM Yes, that's what I thought you said. If Cotton was released into the wild, she'd die.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
She did, and she will always be at the park.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
@kobesbuddy That is right.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Dec 20
Glad you had fun. Glad to hear Buddy will be set free soon.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
Me too. It was nice to see them.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Dec 20
@CarolDM I can imagine. It's best if they can be returned to the wild, though.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
@kaylachan The hawk will be released soon but the owl will not. At least she is alive.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
10 Dec 20
They sure are lovely creatures. Glad you got out Carol.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
Thanks! It was so nice to see them. Made me smile.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
11 Dec 20
How great that he will soon be released. I hate to see birds caged up.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
11 Dec 20
@CarolDM Oh yes, that's the only times they should be caged - when they've been injured and are getting ready for release.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Yes but I am thankful for the recess the rangers make.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
11 Dec 20
He’s a handsome fellow.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
11 Dec 20
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Yes he is, so cool to see him so close.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 20
That's great Buddy will be released soon. I'm glad you had a good day at the park. Nice picture of Buddy.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Dec 20
@CarolDM I'm glad it was.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Thanks it was a happy visit as always.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
11 Dec 20
Have a good, long life, Buddy!!! It was great here, too. I took a two-mile walk outside because it was comfortable.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Nice to get out for a change.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Dec 20
Happy to hear he is feeling good.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Yes seems better each visit.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 Dec 20
he's sure a beauty, no doubt most 'nxious to return to the wilds.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
He seemed ready to leave. Flying around the cage.
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
13 Dec 20
Ooh big birdie
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Dec 20
Yes, a hawk.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
11 Dec 20
@CarolDM I am happy for Buddy. Does that mean that Cotton will be alone? I am so glad you can visit them.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
13 Dec 20
@CarolDM I am glad she will have other companions.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
There are other animals coming in from time to time. And each in their separate cages. She will be fine.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
11 Dec 20
What a beautiful bird. I would love to visit them, especially Cotton.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
He is a beautiful hawk. Cotton was beautiful as always.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
11 Dec 20
i love when you share Cotton pictures. The story is so cool. To care so much for an animal that you rescue it, that is a hero in my book!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
Glad you enjoy as well. I talk to Cotton and now Buddy when I visit. They just stare at me. Would like to know their thoughts. The rangers are heroes.
Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2564)
• United States
11 Dec 20
happy to be able to relax in an animal sanctuary, let alone meet the eagle as a carnivore, the eagle looks very fierce
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 20
This is a hawk. They can be fierce. Glad he was rescued.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56241)
• Canada
10 Dec 20
You've got it pretty good having them so close by that you can go out and visit them like this. I'm sure that they love to see you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
Lucked out to have the park so close. Today was the first time to hear them make noises. Very cool.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 20
Buddy is handsome. I'd love to have a park like that close to me. (I'm just back from a walk to the mailbox. A couple of your buddies, Mallards, flew up from the water channel below our place.)
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
He is handsome. This park is only a couple of miles away. Oh cool, hello to the mallards.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382089)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Dec 20
No doubt Buddy will let them know when he is ready to be released.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
Yes I am sure he will.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
10 Dec 20
Wow, look at that owl. He can't wait to fly again and keep watch over the woods at nite.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
That is a Hawk. A red-tailed hawk named Buddy. I will share the owl later.
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honesty and loyalty
@Merliva (3540)
• San Marino
10 Dec 20
aww buddy will be so happy i think
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 20
Yes I think he is ready.