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Distribution map based on UCF's Digital Florida map FLORIDA'S BURROWING OWL
"The Florida burrowing owl occurs in Florida from Orlando and Brooksville south through the Keys, with scattered populations as far north as Jacksonville"

FLORIDA'S UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS
"In 1990 Florida's burrowing owl population was estimated at 3,000 to 10,000 pairs."   "Habitat Loss and Fragmentation..."   "Threats in Developed Areas."

THE FLORIDA BURROWING OWL PROJECT
"The Florida Burrowing Owl Project includes a statewide population survey of the Florida Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia floridana, and on-going conservation efforts."

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BOCA RATON
"1971: Florida Atalantic University campus declared official Audubon Sanctuary."

CAPE CORAL
"Cape Coral has one of the largest burrowing owl populations in the state of Florida. During nesting season you will see these little owls sitting on perches along the streets of the city."

PLANTATION
"The Motorola Facility has three pairs of burrowing owls. The pairs have maintained active burrows fledging between 6 and 8 young per year for many years."

LAKE CHARLESTON
"Lake Charleston is home to a number of "cuni" families, most notably around the local Elementary School. Quite appropriate for these "wise" creatures."

LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK
"From Lake Wales, take Florida Highway 27 to Florida 60. Travel east on Florida 60 for 10 miles to Boy Scout Road. Take a left, travel 3.7 miles, then take a right on Camp Mack Road. Park entrance is 5.6 miles ahead. "

LAKE OKEECHOBEE
"Directions: Okeechobee to Moore Haven, Florida Highway 78."

MIAMI AIRPORT
"The owls have been in Florida for about 10,000 years, and despite development, they still thrive."

MAITLAND
"The Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey is a leading raptor rehabilitation facility in the Southeast ."

THREE LAKES (Prairie Lakes Unit)
"From Kenansville, take Florida Highway 523 (Canoe Creek Road) 9 miles northwest. Park entrance is on the left (west)."

WEST VOLUSIA (1999 Survey)
"Did you know that the Burrowing Owl was listed as a "species of special concern" in Florida in 1979? "

Send for FREE brochure This colorful brochure informs about Florida's burrowing owl. It provides information on habitat and range, habits, food, burrows, eggs, young, mortality, and protection. Phone: (904) 488-4676

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