As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, a mother squirrel sets to work on her nest.
With tireless energy and precision, she gathers twigs and bits of bark, weaving them together with nimble paws and strong jaws.
She toils through the day, pausing only to gather more supplies or to check on her growing family.
For this mother squirrel, building a nest is more than just a task - it's a labor of love. She knows that her nest will be her home and her children's home for the long, cold winter ahead. And so she works tirelessly, shaping and reshaping the nest until it is just right.
When at last it is finished, she can rest easy, knowing that she has done all she can to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Recorded video in Shakarpur, Delhi, India.