Stream #6 Squirrels Lily and SquirTel are expecting babies in February/March live on YouTube

Expectant mothers Lily (split-ear in left nest 1) and SquirTel (right nest 9) are our most popular squirrels in 2025. They both had babies living with them until January 2026, but no longer. All babies have been weaned, and the nests are safe for newborns to arrive in February/March 2026. Getting ready for the exciting 2026 baby spring season!

Channel Q&A 

[Real-time smart streams]: Our streams switch views when new animals are detected on cameras inside or near the nest: following squirrels as they move from the nest to nest tunnel and then sit on the branches near the nest. 

[Safe nests]: All nests are built to promote healthy life of squirrel occupants. We use solid wood, hide sharp nails behind wire mesh and add predator baffles. We clean and disinfect nests at least yearly. 

[How streams work]: This real-time feature is powered by 200 smart security cameras, 4 network video recorders and 8 computers running smart software: the most tech advanced stream in the world! 

[Why so many cameras?]: Because how else can we follow the life of these beautiful creatures? Mothers adore and pumper their babies, they recognize and greet their children from years ago and siblings remember each other too (as long as their babies are safe).

[Take control!]: On some streams you can take control of live views inside and outside the nests by typing commands in chat (read stream description). 

[Wild squirrels]: We do not domesticate or interact with squirrels in person, nor we approach occupied nests. We do try to protect squirrels from predators: by keeping raccoons and foxes away with smart ultrasound sound alarms and strategically placed fences.

[All donations] and memberships go to nuts and nests for squirrels and birds.  In all years of running our channel, we had just one month (Hana!) when YT & donations covered at least half of what we spend on this project. Cameras and nest maintenance are expensive but fulfilling. Enjoy!