The Extraordinary Senses of Owls: A Closer Look into Their Night Vision and Super Hearing
The captivating book Cape Coral Burrowing Owls Don’t Hoot is written by Beverly Saltonstall. The writer expresses her fondness and curiosity by writing about burrowing owls’ way of life. The writer’s affection for these endearing little birds shines through in her book as she discusses their personalities, their habitat, their origins and history, and all […]
The Enigmatic Eyes and Quirky Habits of Cape Coral’s Burrowing Owls
Explore Cape Coral, Florida’s burrowing owl world, and be awed by their unique traits and behaviors. Beverly Ahlering Saltonstall’s “Cape Coral Burrowing Owls Don’t Hoot” is devoted to these birds’ beautiful eyes. Florida burrowing owls have lemon-yellow to nearly black eyes. Burrowing owls have binocular vision and can see distance and depth in three dimensions […]
Burrowing Owls: Tiny Raptors with Mighty Talons and Beaks
Introduction Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) may be small in size, but they pack a punch when it comes to their raptor adaptations. These charismatic birds are found across North and South America, often inhabiting open grasslands, deserts, and agricultural areas. Let’s explore their remarkable features that make them true raptors. 1. Talons: Precision Instruments Burrowing […]