I've been somewhat concerned that the birds would be put off by my pulling up many of the bushes in the East Lot, but at least today, they seemed willing to take a chance at eating the seed we put out for them. So far, our plan of leaving the feed near the growing pile of brush seems to reassure at least some of them. that they have a place to hide in they need to flee. I haven't seen any quail in the past few days, but it's possible that they've left the area as the weather grows colder.