Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral

Have you noticed the high grass on some lots combined with crossed pieces of wood and white stakes? These areas may or may not be accompanied by a sign. If you look closely you may see a small owl sitting there. These are the famous Florida Burrowing Owls. There are over 2,500 burrows in Cape Coral and they are protected by the state. The burrows are marked so that they won’t be destroyed accidentally.

Just because a burrow is located on an empty lot doesn’t mean you can’t build a home there though. It is preferable to build the home without disturbing the burrow but if that isn’t practical, the burrow can be destroyed (if not occupied) following the issuing of a permit to do so.  

More information and sites to view the owls are mapped out for you by the City of Cape Coral.

For information on buying a vacant lot or a home for sale in Cape Coral, give Jill Winchel a call at 615-504-1185. I am a Realtor with The Koffman Group at Royal Shell Real Estate in Cape Coral.

Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral

Posted by Jill Winchel Updated 5/5/2020