Carol DM
Yesterday we had beautiful weather especially for November. Our local state park rehabilitates wild animals that are found injured. They had this particular Barred Owl that could not be rehabilitated. She was found in a fallen tree and looked like a cotton ball. They named her Cotton. Now the park aviary is her home. The rangers take her around to other parks and to schools to talk about her. So her life is still good. Actually, Barred owls lived about 15 years in the wild, but up to 30 years in captivity. When I feel sorry for her I think of those odds and she’s not so bad off. Very lucky to have been found and taken care of.
Did you know the Barred Owl can turn their head 270 degrees, with their eyes locked? Their eyes do not move, only their head. Amazing facts about these beautiful animals. And the feathers are so soft. Enjoyed this outing. So now to share a few pics of Cotton.
So glad she was found and taken care of, she’s a stunning Owl!
So beautiful, I love olws! I’m happy to hear that she’s taken care of!
I love them too Ellie and have never seen one up close like this, I touched him and oh man, he was so soft!
Are you also trying to put her in your hands like that officer, Carol? She looks very awesome indeed
I would love to but she was just getting used to the ranger, so I kept my distance. But I was able to touch her, so soft!
Seeing her alone is very adorable, let alone to touch it!
She looks beautiful and I am happy she is in good hands
She was and so soft, thanks!
I’m glad she’s in good hands. I have not seen it either.
Yes she is well taken care of.
Thanks for sharing your visit to the state park. Cotton is beautiful, a great representation of her species!
Thank you for viewing. She is beautiful.
She is beautiful and like you, I think she is very lucky. Her life, is at least, going on for 30 years now and she is an instrument to educate people.
Thanks Icy she was beautiful and the first one I have ever seen up close. I also got to touch her so soft!