I live in NorCal- some animals that are common here include deer, coyotes, raccoons, possums, snakes, squirrels, and occasionally badgers. I live right on the edge of a creek, and there is this teepee like structure made out of sticks and brush on the ground, it stands about three feet tall. There are three or four of these nests along the creek. The only entrance I see is a tunnel-like hole, big enough to fit my fist through. Any idea what sort of animal builds a nest like that?