The turkeys are molting which requires a lot of beak-work and self-grooming. So I find plenty of discarded feathers in our garden: dove, crow, jays, turkey.
BEE HERE NOW, BEE IN THE PRESENT
AMERICAN GOLDFINCH MOLT
Posted by: atowhee | August 28, 2022
THIS SUNDAY IS A SUN DAY, BUT NOT HOT
Posted in birding, birds, finches, flora, garden feeder, insect, mammals | Tags: American Goldfinch, bees, cat, feathers, House Finch, molt, Mourning Dove, White-breasted Nuthatch, Wild Turkeys
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