On Saturday Fiona and I were invited for lunch with Liz and Pav who have 4 Guinea fowls. The heads of these birds are quite ugly as you can see from the last photo of this post; but the feather patterns are works of art. I thought I'd share a couple of shots of patterns from various parts of one of the birds. Some lovely folds in the feathers
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And that ugly head - only another guinea fowl could like that.
Though there is not a lot to share art wise it was a creative and productive weekend.
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ReplyDeleteif you could just have the feathers and the good looks! but no a voice comes with. especially grating when the sun has not risen! the babies are very appealing but give them away before they learn to sing! wonderful photos
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful feathers - equally ugly head. The fates must have been in a rather odd mood the day Guinea fowls were created. They remind me a bit of turkeys. Only turkey feathers aren't nearly as gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteStunning feathers, B, and I must say I don't mind the heads. Not at all pretty but handsome in a really 'out there' way. Their song does push the limits just a tiny bit.
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show...you can't have everything.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous feathers/photos
ReplyDeleteand such an interesting head!
S, L, J, C JM & TL - hi folks - thanks for your comments - always appreciate folk taking the time to do a comment. S - at least unusual. L - you are right about the noise - I think they are tolerated or loved for their feathers alone. J - yes turkeys and vultures. Fiona is the recipient of a container of feathers from time to time. C - way out there. JM - right. TL - thanks - not too bad for the iPhone and a moving bird. All - go well. B
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