Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2006/January 2007 | Page 49
COUNTRYSIDE & FARMING
and stubble fields.
Pheasants prefer the habitat of
woodland edges and hedgerows,
often not moving more than 50
meters from this shelter.
Coppicing and ride management in
woodlands is carried out throughout
the winter months creating open
but sheltered areas for the birds to
feed and sun themselves.
Protection from hedges are often
supplemented by the planting of
game cover, this provides warmth
and food for t