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...
CROW rescues injured nestling Purple Martin Published on NBC-2 On May 16 the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) rescued an injured nestling Purple Martin that had fallen from its nest in Fort Myers. According to CROW, the nestling was severely...
Truck drives over lot littered with gopher tortoise burrows Published on NBC-2 Neighbors in one Cape Coral neighborhood say they’re keeping an eye out for a pick up truck caught on camera driving through an empty lot that’s bustling with gopher tortoise burrows. A...
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...
Do Floridians have a right to clean water? Advocates working to change the state constitution Published in the News-Press by Amy Bennett Williams Free speech, religion, assembly, work: Many Floridians know those rights are guarantees by their federal and state...
State requires lizard habitat upgrade; cage to cost $20,000 Published in Cape Coral Breeze by CJ Haddad It seems as if the reptiles that call Rotary Park in Cape Coral home will remain where they are despite updated regulations mandated by the state will cost major...
Fight to save Green Day the Iguana’s life Published on NBC-2 A Cape Coral park’s main attraction is at risk of being euthanized if local groups and the city don’t act quickly. Green Day the Iguana has lived in a cage at Rotary Park in Cape Coral since the city...
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...
Conservationists say they were blindsided by gopher tortoise waiver benefitting developers Published in the Palm Beach Post by Kimberly Miller Florida conservationists said they were blindsided by an executive order last month that allows developers to relocate...
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...
Environmental advocates worry gopher tortoises will lose protections Published on WINK-TV by Stephanie Byrne Environmental advocates fear the gopher tortoise could lose some protections after a state agency decided to temporarily give developers more flexibility on...
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...
CCFW opposes harvesting saw palmetto berries in 20/20 preserves To the editor: The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife has sent the following letter in opposition to the harvesting of saw palmetto berries in Lee County 20/20 preserves to the county manager, copying all Lee...
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...
Cape’s Ground Owl Day remembers burrowing owls — and their supporter Published in Cape Coral Breeze by CJ Haddad Cape Coral dignitaries and residents gathered Tuesday morning at Pelican Baseball Complex to celebrate the city bird in a unique twist on a long-time...
