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Show Homes
Now that most of the trees have shed their leaves and the branches are exposed, many animal homes which were previously hidden are now visible.
This presents a great opportunity to take a peek at some of the "tree houses" where our wild neighbours live. Why not make a game of it and see how many you can find. Award yourself points for each one you spot.
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Marble Galls
As the name suggests, these are little, round woody growths, usually found on the branches of oak trees. Last year they would have been the home of a gall wasp larva. It would have emerged last autumn and you can see a small hole in the side where it made its exit into the world. Give yourself five points for each gall you find.
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Birds Nests
Last spring these cup shaped constructions would have been home to a family of developing chicks. Now they provide a winter home to some hibernating insects. Give yourself ten points for each nest you find.
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Squirrel Dreys
Looking up in the tops of the trees you might see a round, football sized bundle of twigs and leaves. This could still be occupied by a sheltering squirrel, and last year it would have been used as a nursery to raise a family of baby squirrels. Score fifteen points for each drey you spot.
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Bat Roosts
Some species of bat, such as the Noctule, make their home in the cracks and holes of trees. You can usually tell if a bat has been in residence by looking for dark brown streaks running down from the hole. This is where a bat has
'relieved itself' before entering or leaving its home. Give yourself twenty points for each bat roost you find. |
UK Safari Galls Section
UK Safari Birds Section
UK Safari Bat Section
UK Safari Grey Squirrel Pages
UK Safari Red Squirrel Pages
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