feathers

Dead Bird

Frank Castiglione — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:51:57 -0500

I found a dead Finch on the ground today; pick it up and studied it. I pulled open the wings and saw how the flight feathers were shaped with the quill off to one side. The tail feathers were similar.The down feathers seem to create a volume that defines where the body feathers rest. It makes sense to me now, how the shape is maintained.I placed the bird in the woods away from the house, sad but grateful.

Trickster with lots more feathers

Frank Castiglione — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:04:38 -0500

Trickster has lots more feathers, just a few to go. I need to think about a stand.He's supposed to be just about to light.
Frank

Trickster with wing feathers, rear view

Frank Castiglione — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:03:58 -0500

Trickster with wing feathers

Frank Castiglione — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:02:18 -0500

Trickster with More Feathers

Frank Castiglione — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:34:40 -0500

Sorry about the picture quality. I have applied most of the body feathers. Some of the wing feathers are on.
Frank

Trickster with more feathers

Frank Castiglione — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:31:03 -0500