F is for feathers............
...Like the ones on this European Eagle Owl.
His name is Sid.
A close up of Sid's feathers......
....and one that he decided he didn't need any more:
Some people can paint birds onto discarded feathers....they must have buckets of patience!This one is an inch high. We bought it in Edinburgh:
These two were gifts from Nicaragua:
(This one is my favourite. I like the look on his face.)
Here are a few more feathers, these ones found in my garden.......
first, from a wee goldfinch (see the gold?)
this one is from a sparrowhawk. Those are white lines, on the top edge....
Lastly, here is an unusual Christmas decoration: a wreath made of feathers!
this one is from a sparrowhawk. Those are white lines, on the top edge....
Lastly, here is an unusual Christmas decoration: a wreath made of feathers!
The sales assistant was trying to encourage purchases by telling people it would also make a great Easter Centrepiece. Hmm... not sure! But it's lovely and soft and fluffy.
And speaking of Fluffy, here's one of my cat, "Fluffy"! She's a fantastic friend!
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You can see more of Sid The Owl and his friends on this video of my Falconry Experience Day, where I met him:
You can see more of Sid The Owl and his friends on this video of my Falconry Experience Day, where I met him:
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I bet there are lots of feathers in this week's ABC Wednesday! If you'd like to check out the other participants, or find out how to join in, please visit Mrs Nesbitt's blog!
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Wow what an amazing thing to be able to do; must have been great fun to be so close to them all. Aren't they all beautiful and such a little tiny one at the end...how cute.
ReplyDeleteWas Sid pretty heavy to hold up?
Great F posting....
These are absolutely fantastic fotos!!! I love the owl shots. So clear! Mine's up even if it is still Tuesday evening here! Come on over. :D
ReplyDeleteBumblevee,
ReplyDeleteNo!!!! Sid was mostly feathers! He was no weight at all to hold up. "Emma" was heavier! The owls look quite solid but if you go to stroke them your hand just goes in and in! LOL!
Leslie,
ReplyDeleteLovely photo's of the birds- taken by my partner. He got some really good close ups.
OK I'll be right over. I wonder how many people did feathers. LOL!
Love the first picture...was he winking at you???? LOL!
ReplyDeleteABC was late today.....we had a MASSIVE powercut.....and the winds were absolutely awesome! Jo, our gander was really freaked out and was "honking" quite a lot!
Like your Fs.
ReplyDeleteFalcon and feather was on my mind but I had no photos taken by myself so I had to use some other
Sid is gorgeous! Great idea for F!
ReplyDeleteFantastic collection of F`s! :)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the Eagle Owl is very good! :)
Mrs Nebitt,
ReplyDeleteOh, it was high winds that caused the power cut? I wondered if you'd been affected by that earthquake last night! That certainly would set the goose honking!
Arnea,
ReplyDeleteNever mind, if you had, we'd never have seen your photo of that lovely Fireplace!
Lana G
He is indeed- and very cheeky,
Ida, I do love the photo's we got of SId. I must get round to printing some off properly and framing them.
Hi Helena!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun F!
I loved the range of feathers.
Furry friend is cute too.
Blue
Wow, I've never seen birds painted on feathers before. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteyour feathers tickle my fancy!
ReplyDeleteLots of great Fs from you today.Love your Fluffy cat:o)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen feather paintings before - they are absolutely beautiful, so inticate and detailed.
ReplyDeleteA sparrowhawk trapped itself in my garage a few weeks ago - up close, it's feathers form an incredible pattern. I was on my own that week, so I had no choice but to catch it with a towel. It was an amazing feeling to release it from my arms and watch it soar up to the sky. (Smile)
wow...fantastic shot. I love the first and second pics
ReplyDeleteWill you visit mine :D Thanks
Wonderful ! Very artistic photos and activities !Fabulous !
ReplyDeleteI dont'paint on feathers, but I sometimes use them for some mailart, I stick them on envelopes
Miss Yves
I can't imagine the patience it must take to paint on feathers. Love the photo of Sid. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I love Sid! I really want to meet him!
ReplyDeleteHello Sid.
ReplyDeleteAnd hello Cat.
Can i borrow the first one?
ReplyDeleteWould love to use it on a card!
The feathers are awesome. The cat is adorable. Neat post
ReplyDeleteAmazing paintings on something so small. I like the Eagle Owl best though. He looks suitably unimpresed with his name!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are fantastic, especially the owl! Nice interesting F post.
ReplyDeleteI loved the fotos of the owl's feathers... beautiful
ReplyDeleteyour feathered and furry friends are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat bunch of photos, they beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow...Your post is the first I've seen on Feathers....but I have LOVED it! Those Feathers are FANTASTIC! And so is SID!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful feathery (and fluffy!) post. Sid is incredible.
ReplyDeleteHow do people have the patience to do such delicate work on feathers?
That's an amazing collection of F shots. I especially like the ones of Sid and Fluffy. And the artwork is amazing. Happy ABC Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteYour owl photos are amazing. I normally can't get birds and animals to stay still enought o get a picture. I assume the owl was not in the wild, so that might have helped. The faether paintings are incredible. I've never seen anything like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at your previous post about the civil war, interesting. I could have, for E, posted Edward Whalley, cousin to Oliver Cromwell, Whalley signed the death warrant of Charles I, my surname is Whalley.
A stunning display of feathers!
ReplyDeleteHi Helena - what a fantastic F and experience too by the look of it!
ReplyDeleteEagle Owls are soooo spectacular aren't they?
Thanks for all your comments today over at my blog, especially the advice about squirrels. I'll certainly make sure we're opting for a humane 'disposal'. Quite right too about still needing to be careful about sourcing at farm shops.
Have a great Wednesday!
Wow, how fantastic and amazing:)
ReplyDeletefantastic feathers!
ReplyDeleteLovely post for 'F', Sid is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteyep, I managed to ponder on a feather too. but not from on OWL! very cool.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing art on those feathers. That bird is beautiful as well. Great pictures. Your cat looks a lot like my cat, very cute :)
ReplyDeleteHmm...interesting post. Thanks for commenting my entry. :)
ReplyDeletethat is talent! wow! loved the F today!! Fluffy is so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI guess great minds think alike although I like your feathers better. I don't think I ever got a close up look at an owl before. That decorative feather with an image is just absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for all your comments! I'm still visiting all the ABC entries but I'll get round to them all in the end!
ReplyDeletemrs nesbitt,
ReplyDeleteYes of course- I'll email it to you!
Fantastic F post!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and entertaining!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit late in commenting, but better late than never!
Hi Helena!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind but I've tagged you for a 'booky' meme! Play only if you feel so inclined, or pass it onto Bob or Dilly!
Best wishes
Blue
Yippee! A new blog friend and a great blog. Just looked at some sketches and will come back later.
ReplyDeletewhat are fascinating collection of feathers. That is an interesting interest! Thanks for sharing.
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