Mystery Tail Feathers

[Nandrews]

I know someone will probably get this right away, but here goes.....

[MichaelF]

Some indication of habitat, etc., where they were found could help a lot. Also size, how long are they?

Do they have a soft, 'furry' feel to them? If yes, then Tawny Owl or maybe Long-eared Owl.

[Colin Key]

Nightjar?

Colin

[michael23]

Wryneck maybe?

[Alcedo atthis]

http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/images/wry7.jpg

I think they belong to a wryneck

[darrenjhughes]

They all look to be secondries (far right) also they have either been bitten of (fox or some kind of Muslid (spelling) or they have been cut off (Human) which hopefully means a game bird The Grey colour does suggest grey phase Tawny Owl(rare).

[Nandrews]

Wryneck it is, well done Michael and Alcedo

They come from a wryneck that found its way into a garden shed and couldn't find its way back out. Unfortunately when caught some of the tail feathers came out. Bird was release fit and healthy