“Style is the feather in the arrow, not the feather in the cap.” George Sampson What Are Feathers All About? By Rachel A. Powless Feather Reporter Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless The feather is defined as; n. keratinous (protein) outgrowths from the skin of birds, used for insulation, flight, camouflage, attraction, and identification. In humans, keratin is a protein that helps form hair, nails & the outer layer of skin. When Carl and I began our journey into the scientific process of bird banding, I was stunned at the beauty of birds up-close. Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: functional, aerodynamic, and fascinating. I was both privileged and grateful to become part of an undertaking which allowed me to spend time in our woodlands where my heart is…
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