THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 15 ly nocturnal unlike the other two species. Most people who have put up bird feeders in their gardens have marveled at the gray squirrels’ agility in getting at the birdseed! All three species sometimes build dreys, but the ones we usually see are those of the gray squirrels because other squirrels are less tolerant of living close to people. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 A squirrel’s nest made of oak twigs and leaves sits in the branches of a maple tree on Oakcrest Street. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) GARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 leaves actually become curly, like the child star’s ringlets. If you do brave the weather and go for a brisk walk, or even if you ride around as a passenger in a car with heated seats at this time of year, there is much of interest outdoors. The bare branches of deciduous trees let us in on many secrets that the leaves hide all summer. You are likely to see birds’ nests from last year, some of which may be reused in future seasons. A large cluster of twigs with dried oak leaves, especially when you find them in branches of maples or other trees, indicates a squirrel nest. While eastern gray squirrels prefer hollow trunks for winter hideouts or for raising their babies, they also make nests in branches by interlocking forked twigs and then lining them with moss, soft dried grasses, scavenged feathers and other cozy insulating materials. These nests are cooler in summer than the hollow trees and fairly easy to build anywhere they like. You will usually see them high up in trees on solid, rather than marshy ground, since the squirrels usually need to run from tree to tree and then climb the trunks to reach the nests. Oak species like black oak (Quercus velutina) and red oak (Quercus rubra) are popular for nest material because of the dried leaves that can cling to the twigs for the whole winter or more. The squirrels can curl up in these nests and be mostly hidden from predators, and they also may use them during the day for resting when they are not out foraging for food. The leafy nests in tree branches are sometimes called dreys, while those in cavities of trunks and branches are called dens. One of the lesser-known An eastern gray squirrel has been dining on pumpkin seeds to celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day, which was January 21. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) wildlife holidays fell this week on Tuesday, Jan 21 – National Squirrel Appreciation Day. It was started by North Carolina wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove in 2001 to encourage people to learn about the different species of squirrels around the country and to acknowledge and enjoy their gymnastics and problem-solving skills. The species most commonly seen in our neighborhoods are the eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and less often American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), one of three species of pine squirrels. We also rarely see northern flying squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus), which are mostDocket No. ES25P0113EA Estate of: BEATRICE LEONA MILLS Also known as: BEATRICE L. MILLS, BEATRICE MILLS Date of Death: 11/12/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by William N. Mills of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: William N. Mills of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 02/20/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 16, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE January 24, 2025
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