Okay, so if there is one thing everyone reading this blog can agree on, it is that owls are the most intriguing little things ever; otherwise, you wouldn’t be here reading blogs about them. Well, don’t worry, you’re not the only one to have this opinion; in fact, the author of the book Cape Coral Burrowing Owls Don’t Hoot, Beverly Saltonstall, shares your opinion.
In her book, Saltonstall writes about the species that is home to the state of Florida, USA —Burrowing Owls. The largest population of these charismatic birds are largely populated in the city of Cape Coral, also home to the author herself. Saltonstall moved to Cape Coral in 2001, and she, as curious and opportune as an early bird (the pun came from the author herself, not me!), in exploring the surrounding areas of her town, discovered crosses erected all across the town in the empty fields and even the lots in front of the people’s homes.
Of course, the first thought went to pets lost to their owners (I mean, let’s be real, we all would think that), but the more she explored, the more she negated herself, until finally, one day, she saw a tiny little owl with wide, round eyes and a curious expression that mirrored Saltonstall’s. The owl blended in so well with the land that it was a coincidence that she even noticed it.
A little research showed that these owl species —Burrowing Owls — made their nests in the ground, explaining the need for wood crosses all over Cape Coral since there had been many incidents revolving around them. The more Beverly knew about these birds, the more she fell in love with them and their friendly and goofy personalities, and she decided to write a book about them. Her love for these funny little birds shows throughout her book, as she talks about their personalities, habitats, lifestyles, and everything else you need to know about them! So for all of us owl-loving fellows out there, I highly recommend this book, written in a simple, factually correct, and encyclopedic manner, to get to know the burrowing owls personally!