06/17/2026
Upright dead trees, called “snags”, are a valuable resource for wildlife and play an essential role in the health of our ecosystem. 🌳
Tree snags provide shelter for cavity nesting birds and mammals such as woodpeckers, owls, and squirrels. 🦉
They also serve as multifunctional perches. Birds will utilize these perches to hunt, sing, congregate, or to simply rest upon.
In addition, snags attract an abundance of insects which, in turn, provides ample nourishment for a wide variety of wildlife. 🍄🟫 This red-bellied woodpecker, for example hammered away at this snag for most of the morning as it foraged for insects. 🐛
Although snags may not look as pretty as they did in their prime, they are still a vital habitat. So the next time you see one, look a little more closely. We are certain that you will see and appreciate all of the many ways these trees continue to add to our environment. 💚
