But I have noticed over the years that the local pheasants sure like hanging-around in the tangle of ancient lilacs that have grown-up like a Norman hedgerow around the former house foundation.
With all the cold weather lately I noticed fresh pheasant tracks leading to a clump of cedars in a corner of the yard.
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Sure enough - thermal cover for the birds to hunker down and hide from the wind and snow.
Come to think of it - that old, rubble stone foundation where the homestead stood more than a hundred years ago makes for a perfect dwelling place now that it's been backfilled.
A winter hibernaculum for the snakes!
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