This may be one of the easiest features to add to your habitat, and a highly impactful one! Rocks and brush create shelter, nesting sites, and foraging opportunities for small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
These piles need not be huge to be effective (although, the bigger the better). Start with some larger rocks or logs, and add progressively smaller ones on top. Make sure there are some open spaces between the pieces.
For an added bonus, top off the pile with loose brush, pine boughs, or even discarded pieces from your Christmas tree. That’s it!
Learn more:
How to build a habitat pile (YouTube)