Nature

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Burrowing Owl

The burrowing owl is a pint-sized bird that lives in open, treeless areas. The burrowing owl spends most of its time on the ground. One of Florida's smallest owls, it averages nine inches in height with a wingspan of only 21 inches. The burrowing owl lacks the ear tufts of the more familiar woodland owls. Bright yellow eyes and a white chin accent the face. Long legs provide additional height for a better view from its typical ground-level perch. 

The Florida burrowing owl is the most often encountered protected species in the City of Cape Coral.  The Florida burrowing owl is classified as a "species of special concern" by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This means burrows, owls, and their eggs are protected from harassment and/or disturbance by state law.

Bald Eagles   

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is listed as a Threatened Species by the U.S.
In Cape Coral, eagles are also protected by a City Ordinance .  City regulations establish an eagle nest management zone that extends 1,100 feet in all directions from each eagle nest.  Within any eagle nest management zone, heavy outdoor construction is prohibited during eagle nesting season.  The City may ban construction at any time within 350 feet of an eagle nest.

The following units (specific sections of Cape Coral) may be affected by eagle management zones or scrub jays:  28, 40, 50, 54, 58, 63, 70, 89, 92, 94, 95

Property owners, property buyers, real estate agents and contractors are encouraged to query the City website at http://capeims.capecoral.net/ to see if the parcel is located within an eagle management zone. 

Please check to see if the property falls within an eagle zone prior to purchasing property, applying for a building permit or obtaining a construction loan.  The City of Cape Coral Planning Division is available for questions at (239)574-0589.  

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