Squirrel's Nest

A squirrel's nest made from green leaves by a squirrel. They give birth in them, sleep and eat in them and use them to shelter in during storms. I have only seen one or two on the ground in my lifetime. A very strong storm with high winds will often dislodge a poorly constructed nest. The builder knows how to build one and where to place each stick it cuts using its powerful jaws and sharp teeth. The ones that are blown out of the trees were often built by younger squirrels just learning how to build nests.