05/05/2025
Bringing down trees does not always come without risk to local wildlife. We do our best to try and locate nests in limbs and trunks prior to bringing a tree down however this nest was so densly hidden in a pine tree that it wasn't until after the removal and cleanup of the debris that the first baby was found.
Whenever the unfortunate circumstance arises that we have disrupted a wildlife family we do everything possible to ensure their survival. Our first steps are always towards reunification. In this particular instance we were graced with a willing homeowner and an old wooden post structure with an old nest box placed right next to where the pine tree had been removed. While we were collecting up pine needles to recreate a nest the second baby was found. After ensuring there were no other siblings left in the yard we placed both babies in their new home and then left the area to encourage their parents to come and locate them now that their area was quiet and human free. A call with the homeowner a short time later informed us that indeed they had a parent with them keeping them warm and fed.
We don't often get the opportunity to see these cases past the initial day. This time we have pictures from the day the tree came down, this past Friday which are the first pictures shown and again today, Monday. What a difference just a couple days make. These babies will be leaving the nest soon, but this time it will be by their choice.
Many thanks to the homeowner.
