We live in the southwestern suburbs just outside of Philadelphia, we lost a 300 year old Silver Beech tree that housed many birds and squirrels. The tree fell on our house during the first Nor'easter March 2nd of 2018. On the ground, we could easily see how many nesting cavities the tree actually housed. One particularly large hole was filled with rotting/decaying tree, plastic bags and other recycled human nesting material, probably the home of a squirrel. We had three more storms after that first one. If birds were sheltering in place and suddenly lost their housing, because the tree fell, what would they do?
In our situation, which would be able to obtain new shelter and rebuild in time for the 2nd nor'easter that came in five days later? I'm guessing larger birds would be able to oust smaller birds giving them the advantage. And in early March would any of the animals be in breeding season here in Southeastern PA?
In our situation, which would be able to obtain new shelter and rebuild in time for the 2nd nor'easter that came in five days later? I'm guessing larger birds would be able to oust smaller birds giving them the advantage. And in early March would any of the animals be in breeding season here in Southeastern PA?
