Birds like eating its seeds and it provides protection
Especially when there's a witch's broom in the tree
Which can be caused by interruption of tree growth regulation.
Location: Longleaf Pine Preserve, New Smyrna Beach
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch%27s_broom
https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/misc/ag_654/volume_1/pinus/elliottii.htm
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