Wildlife group seeks $900K state grant for burrowing owl habitats in Cape Coral
A local wildlife group is asking $900,000 in state grants to go towards preserving and establishing burrowing owl and gopher tortoise habitats in Cape Coral.
Looking for a last-minute gift? Adopt a burrowing owl for the holidays
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 season to help ensure the future home of Cape Coral’s official bird in a rapidly developing city.
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.
Cape Coral residents urged to protect owls by building man-made burrows
NBC-2 learns from Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteers how we can protect burrowing owls as Cape Coral’s development booms and infill lots are cleared for houses: Dig a Starter Burrow
Fundraiser with Forever Tattoo helps trust purchase lot for preservation
The popular ink spot offered flash tattoos at a discounted rate for wildlife, and 100% of the tattoo cost was donated by the artists to CCWT.
An Evening with Guest Speaker Robert N. Macomber
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife was proud to host a special event with local author and historian Robert N. Macomber at Rotary Park on the evening of December 6, 2023.
Buried alive? Gopher tortoise burrows collapsed in Lehigh Acres; major work halted 30 days
The destruction of a once-thriving gopher tortoise community in Lehigh Acres last week typifies what’s happening to the threatened species throughout Southwest Florida, advocates say.
Photos of Florida’s Fight to Protect Threatened Burrowing Owls
Cape Coral, Florida, a city experiencing unprecedented growth. While great for their economy, the economic boom is disastrous for wildlife, especially species that thrive in open, treeless areas. In particular, the burrowing owl population is suffering as its habitat shrinks.
Cape Coral residents protest proposed Redfish Pointe development of homes, shops, hotel
As rain hit Rotary Park on Wednesday morning, around 100 Cape Coral residents came and marched, armed with wet signs with many saying they were there to “stop a future crime.”
Thousands of bees found dead at Cape Coral home
One local Cape Coral beekeeper woke up to thousands of dead bees on his property…and he blames pesticides for killing them.
The Owls Have It
Cape Coral, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, its population up nearly 98 percent to more than 204,000 since 2000. Construction is booming, a plus for the economy but disastrous for area wildlife—especially ground-nesting burrowing owls.
Residents sound off over proposed changes in Cape Coral neighborhood
Residents sound off over proposed changes in Cape Coral neighborhood Originally published WINK-TV by Justin Kase There has been mixed feedback from viewers about the proposed changes and upgrades to Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. Cape Coral City Council held a vote on...
A look back at Harriet the Eagle’s final, chaotic season in Southwest Florida
A look back at Harriet the Eagle’s final, chaotic season in Southwest Florida Originally published in the News-Pres, by Samantha Neely From massive hurricanes to missing matriarchs, this season for the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam has been one for the books. The...
Cape Coral landscaper caught mowing over burrow
Cape Coral, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, its population up nearly 98 percent to more than 204,000 since 2000. Construction is booming, a plus for the economy but disastrous for area wildlife—especially ground-nesting burrowing owls.
Rat poison could be killing burrowing owls in Cape Coral
Cape Coral, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, its population up nearly 98 percent to more than 204,000 since 2000. Construction is booming, a plus for the economy but disastrous for area wildlife—especially ground-nesting burrowing owls.
Iconic SWFL butterfly species needs help recovering post-Ian
Iconic SWFL butterfly species needs help recovering post-Ian Originally published on WINK-TV, by Elizabeth Biro Sightings of the zebra longwing, once the most prominent butterfly in Southwest Florida, have been spotty since Hurricane Ian. One group is working to bring...
Cape Coral homeowner volunteers making burrowing owl perches by the thousands
Cape Coral, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America, its population up nearly 98 percent to more than 204,000 since 2000. Construction is booming, a plus for the economy but disastrous for area wildlife—especially ground-nesting burrowing owls.
Paying Homage to the City Bird
A long-time tradition in the Cape paying homage and educating the public on Cape Coral’s official city bird takes place this weekend.
Cape canals, wildlife disturbed in Ian debris cleanup
It has come to Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s attention that overzealous debris removal crews with huge excavators and tandem debris trucks are scraping the lots and the banks of canals across a wide swath of Cape Coral.
Burrowing owls defenders say heavy equipment for Hurricane Ian debris is crushing underground nests
The passionate defenders of Cape Coral’s burrowing owls are livid now that tractors are clearing debris from Hurricane Ian out of the city’s canals and possibly crushing dozens of owl and gopher tortoise burrows.
More Explores Ground Owl Day (ABC 7)
Watch ABC-7’s coverage of Cape Coral’s Ground Owl Day, Feb 2, 2023.
How Florida wildlife is faring after Hurricane Ian
Ian resulted in the deaths of at least 130 people and displaced thousands more. Now, as residents begin to rebuild, questions remain about the future of its diverse, critically important native species.
Cape Coral’s burrowing owls may have gotten lucky during Hurricane Ian
Despite howling winds and flooding waters from Hurricane Ian, Mr. Lucky – because he’s also Mr. Smarty – survived. As did most of his friends.
Burrowing owls returning to a damaged habitat after Hurricane Ian
The storm left the birds without a place to go back to, and many of them were injured. The owls are all over our community, and without a home, they’ll become scarce.