A cavity in a tree can provide shelter to a variety of wildlife from owls to chickadees...
In this case a squirrel has claimed this "den tree" as a snug place to spend the winter...
On almost every outing I see squirrels stashing nuts to get them through the time when snow will cover the ground, making foraging more difficult...
This lucky squirrel has a convenient perch at the entrance to it's den on which to eat and watch the world go by...
Thanks for visiting, be well, and come back soon.
We have had two outstanding mast years back to back and the squirrel population has responded. I enjoyed reading your observation concerning hunting for it is the same here. Squirreling was a very popular autumn activity but now hardly anyone takes the time to pursue them. I would expect that their main concern today is from the raptors who's population has risen as well with the protections afforded them. Merry Christmas Steve!
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