Pelican Travel Guide

Cape Coral

It's a beautiful morning in Cape Coral Fl
It's a beautiful morning in Cape Coral Fl
There's a pretty good chance that wherever you live, the trees nearby are home to some species of owl.

However, unless you travel to a few specific locations, it's unlikely these owls live underground in burrows.

One of these places is Cape Coral, home of the largest concentration of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) in Florida.

The usual battle of developer vs nature aside, this city has really embraced its ground dwelling winged brethren. They even provide information on how to create a burrowing site on your property.


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Another semi-serendipitous wildlife encounter in our criss-cross Florida adventure!

We went to Cape Coral, home of the largest concentration of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) in Florida.

In the heat of midday, our search turned up plenty of staked off burrows and wooden perches, but no owls in sight. We decided to head to the coast for a spell and return to owl spotting near dusk.

On our way out of the library parking lot, this down right adorable specimen appeared on a previously unoccupied perch!

We photographed from a distance and he was a very gracious and patient subject, striking all sorts of poses.

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Top hotels in Pelican

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

4 out of 5
5951 Silver King Blvd. Cape Coral FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹21,008 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹21,008
₹27,092 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cape Coral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was very courteous.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
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Other neighbourhoods around Pelican

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Peninsula Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Peninsula Point and surrounding area, you can visit Tarpon Point and Sanibel Harbour Beach.

Peninsula Point
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Cape Harbour

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cape Harbour and surrounding area, you can visit Tarpon Point and Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach.

Cape Harbour
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Eight Lakes

Eight Lakes might not have many top sights, but Tarpon Point and Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Eight Lakes
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Yacht Club

While Yacht Club isn't home to many top sights, Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach and Dolphin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yacht Club
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Trafalgar

While visiting Trafalgar, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto-Pine Country Club and Fellowship Park.

Trafalgar
The canal systems of Cape Coral are an amazing realm of tranquility.

Caloosahatchee

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Caloosahatchee, Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach and Dolphin Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Caloosahatchee


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