2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest Results

Jun 2, 2025 | Events, Photo Contests

Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest! The response this year was incredible, with over 160 entries submitted, each capturing the unique charm and spirit of Cape Coral’s beloved burrowing owls.

We were honored to have Bella Line from Fox News emcee the ceremony, adding energy and warmth to the event. Special thanks as well to Dawn Andrews from the City of Cape Coral for helping present the awards at Rotary Park. Your support helps make this celebration of local wildlife possible.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s talented winners:

Adult Winners:

  • 1st Place – Conrad Peloquin
  • 2nd Place – Damon Bell
  • 3rd Place – Robert K. Brinley

Youth Winners:

  • 1st Place – Adalynn Miller
  • 2nd Place – August Lambert
  • 3rd Place – Josh Pilon

Honorable Mentions:

  • Cindy Felice
  • Debbie Davis
  • Sam Troyer
  • Harper Bubley
  • Camden Dalziel
  • Laila Ellis
  • Olivia Garcia
  • Alexandria Krupa
  • Shawn Krzos
  • Stella Moran
  • Kristina Saavedra
  • Ryleigh Steeb-Howard

We also extend our deepest gratitude to every photographer who entered. Your creativity and dedication brought these incredible animals to life through your lens. We’re excited to share the winning images with you and celebrate the talent behind each one!

Adult Category

First Place

Conrad Peloquin

Photo Credit: Conrad Peloquin

Second Place

Damon Bells photo wins second place at the 2025 burrowing owl photo contest

Photo Credit: Damon Bell

Third Place

Robert Brinleys photo wins third place at the 2025 burrowing owl photo contest

Photo Credit: Robert K. Brinley

Youth Category

Adalynn Miller wins first place for the Youth Category of the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

1st Place

Photo Credit: Adalynn Miller

August Lambert wins second place for the Youth Category of the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

2nd Place

Photo Credit: August Lambert

Josh Pilon wins third place for the Youth Category of the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

3rd Place

Photo Credit: Josh Pilon

Honorable Mention

Photo by Cindy Felice, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Cindy Felice

Photo by Davis Debbie, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Debbie Davis

Photo by Sam Troyer , honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Sam Troyer

Photo by Harper Bubley, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Harper Bubley

Photo by Camden Dalziel, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Camden Dalziel

Photo by Laila Ellis, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Laila Ellis

Photo by Olivia Garcia, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Olivia Garcia

Photo by Alexandria Krupa, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Alexandria Krupa

Photo by Shawn Krzos, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Shawn Krzos

Photo by Stella Moran, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Stella Moran

Photo by Kristina Saavedra, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Kristina Saavedra

Photo by Ryleigh Steeb-Howard, honorable mention for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest

Photo Credit: Ryleigh Steeb-Howard

Awards

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