Cape canals, wildlife disturbed in Ian debris cleanup Op-Ed originally published in the News-Press, by Lori Haus-Bulcock It has come to Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s attention that overzealous debris removal crews with huge excavators and tandem debris trucks...
Burrowing owls defenders say heavy equipment for Hurricane Ian debris is crushing underground nests Originally published on WGCU, by Andrea Melendez, Tom Bayles The passionate defenders of Cape Coral’s burrowing owls are livid now that tractors are clearing debris...
How Florida wildlife is faring after Hurricane Ian Published on CNN by Scottie Andrew Southwest Florida looks a lot different than it did before Hurricane Ian ripped through the area six weeks ago. The verdant Sanibel Island has browned, its trees felled by the storm...
Cape Coral’s burrowing owls may have gotten lucky during Hurricane Ian Published in the News-Press by Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Mr. Lucky is a real owl. In fact, the burrowing owl has become somewhat of a spokesman for Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW)....
Burrowing owls returning to a damaged habitat after Hurricane Ian Published on WINK-TV by Samantha Jones Hurricane Ian destroyed the habitats for animals in Southwest Florida, including the underground burrows for burrowing owls. The storm left the birds without a...
Hurricane Ian: So what exactly happened to all the beautiful and bountiful animals? Published in the News-Press by Chad Gillis Florida is known for its phenomenal wildlife, for the birds and beasts that comb our swamps and roam our beautiful shores. Sometimes the...
Burrowing owls displaced from habitats by developers in Fort Myers Published on ABC-7 by Lacey Lee Neighbors in a Fort Myers neighborhood claim the developers are displacing the burrowing owls. One neighbor sent in a photo of two burrowing owls on her front porch....
Threatened burrowing owls number in the thousands in Cape Coral. Now they are being counted, protected Published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams The Prius slow-rolls through the early morning quiet of Cape Coral, its occupants scanning nearby yards. “Stop,...
Meet the Cape Coral resident who really gives a hoot about burrowing owls Published in the News-Press by Randy Kambic In early July 2021, Beverly Ahlering Saltonstall, a founding and 22-year member of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW), received an email from...
CCFW’s annual Burrowing Owl Photo Contest Published in Cape Coral Breeze by CJ Haddad Enjoy snapping photos of wildlife or can’t get enough of the city’s official bird? The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is now accepting entries for its annual Burrowing Owl Photo...
Beloved Cape Coral burrowing owl dies from suspected rat poison Published on NBC-2 Last week, Jo says she went outside to snap a picture of the owls when she saw Grace lying flat on her face in the dirt near the burrow. She rushed the bird to the hospital where they...
Burrowing owl dies in Cape Coral Published on WINK-TV by Zach Oliveri Burrowing owls are a beloved part of wildlife, especially in Cape Coral. And now, there’s concern about their well-being after one beloved animal was found suffering. Hootie and Gracie make their...
Watch: WGCU goes in search of feathered friends by way of the 20th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Originally published on WGCU by Pam James Watch Video on...
Cape Coral’s citizen sanctuary Published on WGCU by Tom Bayles These guys have waterfront lots in Cape Coral given to them, but they could care less about the view – they’re in too much of a hurry to dig a basement. Burrowing owls and gopher tortoises have been...
Cape Coral works to protect burrowing owls as nesting season begins Published on ABC-7 It’s officially burrowing owl nesting season and the City of Cape Coral is working to protect the species. Burrowing owls and their nests are not allowed to be disturbed from...
Punxsutawney Phil? Pshaw. Burrowing owl to predict the brrrr Originally published in the Cape Coral Breeze by Chuck Ballaro A unique and creative Cape Coral tradition is around the corner, as the city’s bird will once again serve as the prognosticator of weather to...
Looking for a unique gift? How about adopting a burrowing owl Published in the News-Press by Cynthia Williams If you are at a loss as to what to give your friends and loved ones this holiday season, how about adopting a burrowing owl for everyone on your list? No, you...
CCFW: Owl ‘adoption’ makes a great gift for the holidays Published in the Cape Coral Breeze by CJ Haddad Looking to fill your favorite animal lover’s stocking this year? The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is hoping the public will adopt a burrowing owl this holiday...
Trick-or-Treaters run over, trample several owl burrows, conservation group says Published on NBC-2 by Gage Goulding At least four owl burrows were damaged or completely destroyed in Cape Coral over the Halloween weekend. For burrowing owls, it’s a one-way tunnel. If...
Burrowing owl nests being threatened by developments, natural causes Published on Fox-4 Protecting the official bird of Cape Coral is a top priority for wildlife groups. The burrowing owl has gone from being classified as a species of special concern to the...
Burrowing owlets rescued from flooded Cape Coral burrow Published on NBC-2 Four burrowing owlets were admitted to a local wildlife rehabilitation clinic after being rescued from their flooded burrow in Cape Coral. The group of owlets were admitted on Monday afternoon...
Nesting season underway for Cape Coral burrowing owls Published on NBC-2 by Anyssa Bohanan They’re cute, they’re curious and they’re protected! Nesting season has just begun in Cape Coral for the burrowing owl, the official bird of the Cape. Officials said it’s...
Ground Owl will predict the weather for Southwest Florida Published on Fox 4 Most of the country looks to the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to predict how long winter will last but here in southwest Florida, we have a famous ground owl. The tradition of the...
