Feathers are often seen as symbols of peace, freedom, and hope. They can also be seen as a sign of good luck or a message from a loved one. There are many different meanings that people ascribe to finding a feather. Some people believe that it is a sign from their guardian angel or spirit animal. These are not discarded feathers, these are the featuers of living birds.
Top row left to right > Spinifex pigeon; Tawny frogmouth; Blue-winged kookaburra. Second row left to right > Crimson rosella; Pale-headed rosella; Bronzewing pigeon. Third row left to right > Lyre bird; Female Asian koel; Rainbow lorikeet. Bottom row left to right > Wedge-tailed eagle; Plumed whistling duck; Australasian darter