In the leafy woodlands of eastern North America, this bright-eyed forager darts through branches with curious urgency. It probes bark crevices and seed pods for insects and nuts, often carrying food away to stash for leaner days. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet role in forest renewal — by caching acorns and seeds and forgetting some of them, it helps new trees take root across the woodland floor. Small in size yet keen in spirit, a thoughtful caretaker of the trees.
Tufted Titmouse 👇
