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]

Nov 7, 2023 · In Massachusetts, Eastern Gray Squirrels, Red Squirrels, and Northern and Southern Flying Squirrels all make dreys. Eastern grays are large squirrels that thrive in urban and suburban …

Jan 27, 2025 · Dreys are shaggy masses of leaves nestled against a tree trunk or cupped in a fork of branches 20 to 40 feet above the ground. Squirrels not only rear their kits in them but also use them …

Aug 22, 2025 · A drey is the common term for a tree squirrel’s nest, a specially constructed shelter found high in tree branches and built by various tree squirrel species like Eastern Gray, Red, and Flying …

Oct 13, 2025 · Unlike a simple bird’s nest, the drey is a complex, specifically constructed home used for resting, raising young, and escaping danger. These large, spherical structures represent a significant …

Sep 15, 2025 · Have you spotted some big, untidy nest-like structures in the trees? You might have found a squirrel nest, known as a drey. Here are our tips on where, when and how to find them. A …

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. Let’s help you get a greater understanding of Squirrel …