I'll be in Florida between the 4th and 11th of april. I would appreciate any input on the Cape Coral burrowing owls. From what I understand, they are fairly reliable. I would particularly like to hear from any residents or photogs that have visited recently. All info is appreciated, though.
Scott-
I would suggest you search the web for the American Birding Association book, Guide to Florida. This has all of the info you seek. Also, you may want to visit BirdingOnThe.Net, which has archives of all listserves concering birds in the U.S. There are 4 or 5 dealing exclusively with Florida. Good Luck!
Scott,
I lived in Cape Coral for 6 years and the little burrowing owls are everywhere. If you drive around and see little wooden "T's" or yellow or orange taped off areas, that's where a Burrowing Owl nest will be. They are quite visible during the day and you will usually see at least one "look out" sitting on the "T". You can also find them at Page Field airport near the US 41 end of Runway 5/23. I had one take up residence on a lawn chair on my front porch for over 3 weeks. He would sit there all day, and even my Sheltie looking at him through the window didn't bother him. Builder's cannot disturb Burrowing Owls so if you have a nest on your property, you can't build until they leave. You may want to check with the Chamber of Commerce in the Cape as well. Good luck!
Nancy Olon
Natures Art Photos
"Nature's beauty surrounds us, all you have to do is take the time to look."
Posted by Lisa Cuchara on April 6, 2007 at 8:47 PM
City Hall right in Capoe Coral has a great nest. It is good in the pm light but even better in the am light.
Approach slowly. If they start to make noise or bop back and forth then take a step back and wait.
You don't want to stress them.
If you move a little at a time and wait until they are comfortable you can get to about a car length away from them. Move too fast and they will fly away or go into their burrow.
We were there a few weeks ago and got lots and lots of GREAT images
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Scott
I would suggest you search the web for the American Birding Association book, Guide to Florida. This has all of the info you seek. Also, you may want to visit BirdingOnThe.Net, which has archives of all listserves concering birds in the U.S. There are 4 or 5 dealing exclusively with Florida. Good Luck!
I lived in Cape Coral for 6 years and the little burrowing owls are everywhere. If you drive around and see little wooden "T's" or yellow or orange taped off areas, that's where a Burrowing Owl nest will be. They are quite visible during the day and you will usually see at least one "look out" sitting on the "T". You can also find them at Page Field airport near the US 41 end of Runway 5/23. I had one take up residence on a lawn chair on my front porch for over 3 weeks. He would sit there all day, and even my Sheltie looking at him through the window didn't bother him. Builder's cannot disturb Burrowing Owls so if you have a nest on your property, you can't build until they leave. You may want to check with the Chamber of Commerce in the Cape as well. Good luck!
Nancy Olon
Natures Art Photos
"Nature's beauty surrounds us, all you have to do is take the time to look."
Approach slowly. If they start to make noise or bop back and forth then take a step back and wait.
You don't want to stress them.
If you move a little at a time and wait until they are comfortable you can get to about a car length away from them. Move too fast and they will fly away or go into their burrow.
We were there a few weeks ago and got lots and lots of GREAT images