Beautiful Barred Owl
A Barred Owl secondary wing feather I found today. Gorgeous.
Red-tailed Hawk Feathers (14Sept2022)
Compare on The Feather Atlas. On Wikipedia, they say in the entry “Red-tailed Hawk:” “Generally it favors varied habitats with open woodland, woodland edge and open terrain. It is legally protected in Canada, Mexico, and the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. … The red-tailed hawk is one of the largest members of …
Hands Off Feathers You Find on the Ground???
Yes. The law, and the desire to protect birds and to protect the ecology we humans need to survive and thrive, says to keep feathers in the environment. By the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, there was an “establishment of a Federal prohibition, unless permitted by regulations, to ‘pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, attempt …
Feather ID: The Featherbase
The Featherbase: a great site for IDing feathers. As they say: Since the 20th century, scientific ornithology has been closely linked to the conservation of birds. The study of feathers is a factor that is often overlooked. In museums, the majority of their bird skin collections are archived, stored away in drawers under lock and …
Bird Tracks and Signs Database on iNaturalist
A great resource for bird tracks, sign, and feather ID is the Bird Tracks and Signs Database on iNaturalist. Post observations. Get feedback from experts. Peruse to study and learn.
North American Animal Tracks Database on iNaturalist
A great resource for tracks is also the North American Animal Tracks Database on iNaturalist. Post observations. Get feedback from experts. Peruse to study and learn.
Yellow-shafted Flicker (6Feb2021)
Probably predated by a Hawk or Owl.