Loon Feathers

This fall when we were out in the kayaks, we often saw loon feathers floating in the water. I believe these were from the loons (probably the young) molting before migrating. Some mornings you would see quite a few, so  I started gathering them up. I was unable to take a photo of them from the kayak as I wasn't taking my good camera out on the water.

This is the way that you would see them floating on the water. Some had definite loon markings, while some were completely white. However, these white ones were mixed in with the spotted ones, so I believe they were still loon feathers.

I took a few more close ups of the feathers. Their design is beautiful.

Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

Luke 12:6,7