The northeastern region of the U. S. used to be cut up with many of these old stone walls. In recent years these old walls have been raided by builders looking for stone for projects such as fireplaces, chimneys, patios, and facades. This old wall is a remnant of the past, soon to disappear. There is also a remnant of the previous winter hanging on, yet the promise of renewal in the killdeer, one of the first birds to return in the spring.