12/16/2022
Dreys are only used in warm months; in Fall the squirrels move into a tighter, more wind-resistant nest, such as a hollow tree or YOUR ATTIC.
Wild Word of the Day: DREY
Have you ever spotted a messy pile of dried leaves and small branches up in a tree? That’s likely a drey (pronounced DRAY)—a nest where squirrels rest and raise their babies! The drey may look sloppy to you, but it’s actually a well-made, sturdy home. It’s the perfect place to keep squirrel babies safe from bad weather and predators. Learn more: https://rangerrick.org/ranger_rick/look-up-go-on-a-winter-walk/ Art by Dave Clegg Illustration