Saturday, January 16, 2010

Where do gray squirrels make their nests and what do they make them out of?

See a live web cam of a gray squirrel's nest: http://newyorkwild.org/squirrels/squirre…








Some more info:


';Gray squirrels use three different types of nest. Summer Dreys and Winter Dreys are conspicuous constructions of leaves and twigs mounted high in treetops. Winter Dreys are made in layers. The outer layer consists of interwoven twigs while an inner layer is built up with softer materials consisting of bark, leaves, moss, fur, grass, and “found” materials. They are resistant to winter winds and provide protection where den sites may be in short supply. Summer Dreys are less elaborate and provide minimal protection from the elements. They are less likely to be used for litters. Tree dens in hollow trees are the preferred nest sites for raising young.';Where do gray squirrels make their nests and what do they make them out of?
Gray Squirrels, the most common in New England make their nests in deciduous trees, and use dry leaves that have fallen, sticks, and anything else they can scrounge up.Where do gray squirrels make their nests and what do they make them out of?
in trees there just plain gray but the other squirrles that have spots on them live in the ground

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