The thought that such a small creature could feel safe enough in our presence to raise its young is heartwarming, indeed — ...

The summer drey is flatter, ... Squirrel nests serve not only as resting spots but also as safe spaces for raising young, according to a September 2021 article by Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control.

In the starkness of winter, squirrel dreys reveal themselves in the tree canopy. They’ve been there all along — just screened by trees’ leafy crowns for much of the year. Dreys are shaggy masses of ...

Another nest of baby squirrels came down in one of the atmospheric river storms of mid-March. Although one baby squirrel didn’t survive, the other one was plump and healthy.