"Identifying Non-Bird Nests in Virginia Trees"
In Virginia, those leafy bundles in trees are not bird nests but rather dreys, which are shelters crafted by squirrels using twigs, leaves, and bark. These structures serve as secure homes for squirrels to sleep, raise their young, and evade predators. It's important to leave dreys undisturbed to avoid harming the squirrels or their offspring, and to coexist peacefully with wildlife, residents can take steps to make their homes less attractive to squirrels and respect the boundaries between human and animal spaces.