I have trimmed the Hydrangeas, there are  three  large  bushes  and one  small one.  Also trimmed  the dead flowers from the  rose bushes, there are 2 of them,  they  do not  look good,  so I will have to wait and see if they have survived the winter.   They had  not  been covered in the fall.

 The owls continue  to  " Hoot"   almost  daily, usually  it is night when you hear them  but occasionally  in the later afternoon.  They are  in the back pasture / woods.

When Mars  and I were out for our pasture  walk  found a  bush/ tree that has  some serious  thorns,  I am not sure what  type of bush or tree it is ,  but I certainly do not want to run into it.  Some spring clean up will be needed for sure to  try and  get rid of it.