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Special thanks goes out to Haika Reinhard-Goldschmitz of the Coffee Haus in the Coralwood Mall, for including Burrowing Owl Information in her newsletter; Jessica for stopping the lot mowers from entering a lot with unmarked burrows; and Kitty McNeil for her dramatic Burrowing Owl chick rescue. (See article in our newsletter).

CCFW members Bernadette McNee and Catherine Hughes rescued 5 Mottled Ducklings who were stuck in a culvert near Four Freedoms Park, and returned them to their mother, while residents from Sunset Towers cheered them on.


Keep a green tree in your heart, perhaps a songbird will come.
Chinese Proverb

The Owls are always needing your help and support- go to our "contacts" page and send our local officials a message that our unique City Bird needs care and concern NOW!
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NESTING SEASON IS HERE  - PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY

Automobiles are one of the biggest threats to our  Burrowing Owl chicks.

Please drive slowly when you see burrows near the roadways and especially when you see the presence of chicks

May 2008 Presidents Message 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all your phone calls concerning our Cape Coral Burrowing Owl. Many people have reported new burrows, burrows in need of maintenance, and burrows that have been disturbed. Others have called to report people who have covered up burrows or harassed the owls. The months of February through July are nesting season and, unfortunately, we will lose many owl chicks to cats, hawks, monitor lizards, and other predators.
Perhaps an even greater threat to their survival is the sometimes reckless behavior of those in our community who show little regard for the wildlife whose natural environment we share.
We are calling upon the community during this important time of year to be our eyes and ears and to continue to call us when you see something that needs attention. People from all over the world visit Cape Coral and marvel at the unique wildlife many here take for granted. It is important that we continue to emphasize to our city officials that they can create and sustain a healthy, nondestructive eco-tourism for the Cape. This will certainly translate into dollars for our businesses.

I ask you to call all council members and let them know that part of Cape Coral's paradise is being able to enjoy our thriving wildlife! Burrowing owls, ospreys, eagles, pelicans, migratory birds, tortoises, manatees, dolphins, and other amazing creatures are all around us. How lucky can we be? How many cities in Florida are so blessed?

In conclusion, I want to thank all those who volunteer to maintain the owl nests and others who have helped to promote our mission. Thank you, board members, for continuing your commitment. Keep on keeping on for those who cannot speak for themselves!

Pascha Donaldson, President

(check our our May newsletter for more articles and info)


Burrowing Owl Festival


Bob the owl says 'Get ready for next year!' (click on picture to hear Bob the Owl)

 6th Annual BURROWING OWL FESTIVAL Was a HUGE
Success !

To See More Pictures of the event go HERE
 

 Plans are already underway for the next Burrowing Owl Festival to be held on February 21, 2009. Contact Numbers Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (239) 980-2593 C.R.O.W (239) 472-3644 Florida Wildlife Conservation 888- 404-3922 City of Cape Coral Planning & Growth Management Division 239-574-0589