When I see a hole like this I wonder if an animal is inside.
In the winter it could be sheltering chickadees or tufted titmice. If it’s big enough it may hold a squirrel … or something even better.
When you’re in the woods on a cold sunny afternoon, look for tree holes. You might see an owl peeking out of one.
Anyone home?
(photo by Kate St. John)
I have to agree I,ve found Woodpeckers, Owls and even Raccoons in holes if they are the right size.
Maybe a Pileated Woodpecker too. Remember at the old place, watched a squirrel get a huge surprise when a Pileated was inside and fought for the hole and won….then in the later years, a screech owl used it and last was a pair of Wood Ducks….so thanks to the Pileated WP, many animals used this hole…