F is for Feather, next posting for An Accidental Knitter's ABC.

F is for Feather,

So simple, so fragile, such a feat of engineering, found after rain. 

This came from an adult, but right now the fledglings grow fat on the feeders, flutter out their demands on imperfect wings.

I filed this photo in my collection under 'E' for 'embellishment'.  How perverse.  I like the idea of raindrop beading on dove grey.