02-DEC-2016
Brush pile
This may look like just a pile of logs and branches, but it is in fact, a constructed brush pile, made by volunteers for the use of wildlife. Small mammals and birds can escape into here when needed. I've seen rabbits dive for cover in a big brushpile when dogs come along, and I've often seen birds such as white-crowned sparrows sitting on top of, and then moving into, these piles.
02-DEC-2016
Roosting box
These boxes were designed for roosting birds and about 5 of them were made for the garden by Scouts and placed by them at various locations. Mostly grey squirrels have taken them over. Not to worry though, as there are ample tree cavities for birds who need a warm site to roost. Other species will huddle against the trunk of a tree, particularly in conifers (not all birds will use roosting boxes or, by extension, cavities).
02-DEC-2016
Mushroom
I stumbled across a very large stand of these mushrooms, many of them having been chewed in place, or pulled up, chewed and discarded. Red squirrels are especially fond of mushrooms and these all looked very freshly worked, so perhaps the squirrel was gathering some to store, as they will hang them in the fork of a tree to dry.
02-DEC-2016
Mushroom feast
Another image showing some half eaten mushrooms that a red squirrel has pulled up and discarded.
