This line from an old-time dental commercial popped into my head this early morning as I was riding within western Fishers Island. Actually, Mother Nature designs and provides some cozy and efficient housing within tree cavities.

Barred owl, flicker woodpeckers, bluebirds, bats, to name a very few.

I hope property owners will first fully assess the need for specific tree removal, especially with springtime babies sure to arrive.

*4 out of 5 naturalists recommend it

From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Jan. 28, 2019