Set on 3,500 acres of wetlands, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is home to an array of plant and animal life. The slough (pronounced "sloo") is a slim wetland with slowly moving freshwater.

An Eastern screech owl sits in a hollowed out part of a tree at Six Mile Cypress Slough in Fort Myers. It has been seen with a partner on occasion. It has also become a star for visitors and ...