See what Cape Coral builders discovered underground that paused part of a construction project

In the busy area of downtown Cape Coral, construction workers off Cape Coral Parkway near the Bimini Basin had to pause part of their construction site because of a burrowing owl egg.

Janet Windisch, a member of the non-profit, Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife spoke with Fox 4 about what led to the discovery.

“If a permit has been issued for the legally permitted removal of a burrowing owl’s nest, there are specific rules and procedures that have to be followed,” said Windisch.

Windisch told Fox 4’s Cape Coral community correspondent Colton Chavez the construction company, Brooks & Freund, did follow all the legal rules to remove the burrowing owl’s nest.