We moved into our house 2 1/2 years ago and I noticed partridge in our garden so the next day I put some seed out for them and my group of 9 has grown into 13. They come every morning at sunrise and usually wing in a half hour before sunset. They have almost become our pets. After every snowstorm I shovel the garden and put out some more seed. My wife, son, and I have spent a lot of winter mornings and evenings watching them. I think it's great there is getting to be more of them around town. However, depite several offers I decided not to lease my backyard, but I am hoping they will move the upland game opener to Aug. to help me out in case I do decide to set up hunting trips for my backyard. wink, wink.