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