https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIY7bBAKce8
Dreys are the shelters built by Gray Squirrels for shelter, Birthing, over wintering ,etc. They use leafy twigs, grass and moss to create a waterproof shelter.

https://www.massaudubon.org/news/latest/squirrel-dreys
In Massachusetts, Eastern Gray Squirrels, Red Squirrels, and Northern and Southern Flying Squirrels all make dreys. Eastern Gray Squirrel Nests. Eastern grays are large squirrels that thrive in urban and suburban environments. Not surprisingly, they make the biggest, most obvious nests. These structures can be a foot or two wide and are usually

https://www.rbg.ca/keeping-cozy-in-winter-squirrel-dreys/
Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) Eastern Grey Squirrels prefer using materials such as bark, and twigs to create the exterior. The interior of the drey is often lined with moss, thistle seeds, dried grass, and feathers. Dreys are mostly a spherical shape measuring 30-60 cm in diameter (ICSRS, 2020).

https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2021/01/17/nature-gray-squirrel-and-its-unusual-drey-source-enjoyment/6622307002/
As it turned out, this odd deck-dwelling squirrel was the last wild animal my nature-loving mother would get to watch. She drew her last breath at 3 a.m. on Jan. 4, three days after her 92nd birthday.

https://rangerplanet.com/how-squirrels-nest-dreys-how-where-when-and-why-facts/
Squirrels usually nest about 20′ high, in the fork of tree branches, a cavity in tree trunks, or in an abandoned bird's nest such as Woodpecker. Also called 'dreys' they'll often have 2 or 3 nests. They nest alone but will build up the primary nest prior to the mating season, and to share over winter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eVL_txYSA4
Well-grown Grey squirrel (_Sciurus carolinensis_) kittens helping with drey (nest) construction.Thanks to Robert Stern for the video.

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/06/squirrel-nests/
What does a squirrel's drey look like? Squirrels scurry around collecting whatever they can find to make a warm, dry haven for the coming months. The result is a messy ball of leafy twigs about the same size as a football, lined with lots of layers of soft materials, such as moss, feathers, grass, leaves, shredded bark and pine needles.

https://naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/gray-squirrel-dreys/
Red Squirrels, Eastern Gray Squirrels and Flying Squirrels all build dreys. Those of the Red Squirrel are round, grassy balls, 8" - 10" in diameter. In contrast, Gray Squirrel nests are usually larger and made of sticks and leaves. Flying Squirrel dreys are so high that they are rarely observed. The dreys most commonly seen are made by

http://www.britishredsquirrel.org/grey-squirrels/dreys-nests/
A squirrel lives in a nest known as a 'drey', comprising of a ball of interwoven twigs, lined inside with soft materials including moss, leaves, grass and fir. Dreys are usually located in the fork of a branch tight against the tree trunk, around two-thirds of the way up the tree. Grey squirrel dreys are often bigger and untidier than those

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drey
Drey. Eastern gray squirrel ( Sciurus carolinensis) drey. A drey is the nest of a tree squirrel, flying squirrel or ringtail possum. [1] Dreys are usually built of twigs, dry leaves, and grass, and typically assembled in the forks of a tall tree. [2] They are sometimes referred to as "drey nests" to distinguish them from squirrel "cavity nests

https://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/animals/article/squirrel-nests-refugia
Grey squirrel female working on drey. - Credit: Robert Stern. In a paper to the Journal of Zoology in 1970, University of Edinburgh biologist Andy Tittensor described a Grey squirrel drey constructed on the ground among shrubs at Loch Lomond during May of 1969. During his study of 148 Red squirrel dreys in Edensmuir, Scotland, however, Tittensor found that all were in trees - 98% were

https://www.chicagobotanic.org/blog/wildlife/squirrel_drey_query
Wildlife. Directions. Open Today, June 19, 2024. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Most people recognize a squirrel nest, called a drey, when they see one. The eastern gray squirrels in our region build dreys in trees for shelter and protection from the elements. What you see as a messy clump of leaves is actually a structure formed from sticks and then lined

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq8qsGC9wo
Watch this grey squirrel as he builds a drey inside a nest box that has already been claimed by a tawny owl. It takes him all day, this footage is just from

https://www.geographyrealm.com/squirrel-nest-drey/
Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus): Native to the western U.S., particularly along the Pacific Coast, these squirrels have a distinct, more silvery-gray coat compared to their eastern counterparts. Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger): The largest species of tree squirrel in North America, the fox squirrel is known for its varied fur color, ranging from gray to reddish-brown and tan fur on the

http://www.maryhillpark.org/2015/09/squirrel-dreys/
In broadleaved woodlands, the cavity of a tree may be used as a drey - in the case of Grey squirrels, such nests will usually be in oak or beech trunks, with the centre hollowed out and an entrance gnawed to a diameter of about 10cm (4in.). ... Grey squirrels tend to have two 'types' of drey, built according to the seasons; winter dreys

https://www.stcnature.org/good-natured/squirrel-dreys/
Examine it as best you can from a distance-most squirrels like to build at a height of around 30 feet-and see if it looks like a well formed ball of leaves. If it does, congrats! You've found a winter drey. But if it's loosely constructed, flat or falling apart, you might have found a summer drey, or even a fake one.

https://northamericannature.com/what-do-squirrel-nests-look-like/
Recognizing A Squirrel Nest. Squirrels live in a home called a drey. You can keep a keen eye out for squirrel nests when exploring the great outdoors. Look for round-shaped dens high up in trees made with leaves and twigs. Clusters of pine cones on tree branches may also indicate their presence and scratch marks on trees.

https://live959.com/squirrel-nests-dreys-massachusetts/
Massachusetts is home to beautiful nature and outdoor activities. If you're out walking in the woods or even in your backyard you may notice a large ball of leaves up in the tree. It's not a bird's nest, it's something that squirrels make to try to keep warm in the winter known as a drey. Squirrel nests or dreys consist of branches, moss, and

https://awesomewildlifeco.co.uk/pages/all-about-grey-squirrels-grey-squirrel-facts-information
About Grey Squirrels. Grey squirrels, scientifically known as Sciurus carolinensis, are charismatic and adaptable creatures that have become a ubiquitous presence in the United Kingdom. Originally native to North America, these squirrels were introduced to the UK in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their introduction has had significant

https://www.nature.scot/doc/standing-advice-planning-consultations-red-squirrels
Red squirrels and their dreys are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(as amended) and by the Nature Conservation Act 2004. It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly: kill, injure or capture a red squirrel; disturb a red squirrel in a drey; damage, destroy or obstruct access to a red squirrel drey.

https://www.nature.scot/sites/default/files/2018-09/Species%20Planning%20Advice%20-%20red%20squirrel.pdf
Legal protection for red squirrels. Red squirrels and their dreys are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(as amended) and by the Nature Conservation Act 2004. It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly: kill, injure or capture a red squirrel; disturb a red squirrel in a drey; damage, destroy or obstruct access to a red

https://www.britishredsquirrel.org/red-squirrels/dreys-nests/
A squirrel lives in a nest known as a 'drey', comprising of a dense ball of interwoven twigs (roughly the size of a football), lined inside with soft materials including moss, leaves, grass and fir. Dreys are usually located in the fork of a branch tight against the tree trunk, around two-thirds of the way up the tree.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/why-more-dreys-in-ne-ohio-what-are-they/ar-AA1kT3xJ
"Besides storing food, the drey is used by female squirrels to care for their babies while male squirrels prefer their own dreys," Jasinki told Fox 8 News. *The above photo was taken in Rocky