{"id":416371,"date":"2026-10-02T03:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T03:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416371\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T03:18:07","slug":"wildlife-hero-will-be-missed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416371\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife hero will be missed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beverly Saltonstall. PROVIDED<\/p>\n

To the editor:<\/p>\n

Cape Coral lost a true hero last month. Beverly Saltonstall, a founding member of Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and author of\u00a0\u201cCape Coral Burrowing Owls Don\u2019t Hoot,\u201d passed away at the age of 86.<\/p>\n

When Beverly relocated to Cape Coral from New Jersey, she became fascinated by the adorable burrowing owls she saw around her neighborhood. At the time, burrows were not routinely marked, and there were few conservation efforts focused on protecting these remarkable birds. Beverly quickly joined a small group of concerned Cape Coral residents, and Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife was born.<\/p>\n

For years, Beverly served as CCFW\u2019s Education Outreach chair, visiting countless schools, scout troops, resident groups, and community organizations to teach people about burrowing owls and the importance of protecting our local wildlife. She also provided tours for residents and visitors, sharing her knowledge and helping others appreciate the owls living in our neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Beverly\u2019s tireless dedication, enthusiasm, and love of wildlife set an example for us all. She touched the lives of thousands of people, inspiring them to appreciate and protect the burrowing owls and other wildlife that make Cape Coral special.<\/p>\n

In September 2025,\u00a0The Breeze\u00a0published a wonderful feature about Beverly, highlighting her lifelong dedication to Cape Coral\u2019s wildlife and her work protecting the community\u2019s beloved burrowing owls.\u00a0\u00a0capecoralbreeze.com\/lifestyles\/local-lifestyles\/2025\/09\/17\/beverly-saltonstall-defender-of-wildlife\/<\/a><\/p>\n

CCFW will sorely miss Beverly\u2019s enthusiasm, sense of humor, and dedication. We are deeply grateful for the lasting impact she made on our community and on the effort to preserve Cape Coral\u2019s wildlife and natural habitats.<\/p>\n

We extend our sincerest condolences to Beverly\u2019s family and loved ones.<\/p>\n

A celebration of Beverly\u2019s life will be held at\u00a0Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, on Saturday Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0Her family requests that guests bring an appetizer to share, something Beverly always enjoyed.<\/p>\n

Beverly leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Her love for Cape Coral\u2019s wildlife will continue through the people she inspired and the owls she worked so tirelessly to protect.<\/p>\n

Janet Windisch, Corresponding Secretary, <\/p>\n

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Beverly Saltonstall. PROVIDED To the editor: Cape Coral lost a true hero last month. Beverly Saltonstall, a founding…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":416372,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[209,211,210],"class_list":["post-416371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral","tag-cape-coral-headlines","tag-cape-coral-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=416371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=416371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=416371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=416371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}