[phone ringing]

Oh, Michael, I was just sitting on the porch when I thought I saw a snake flying into my new nest box.

Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me, but I'm worried about the birds.

[flycatcher chirping] Cavity nests are often raided by hungry rodents, but a little bit of snakeskin may trick would-be egg eaters into thinking that they're on the menu instead.

Oh, thank you, Michael.

It's good to know that my flycatchers and their chicks will be safe.

[flycatcher chirping]