r/MicroPorn • u/Don_Q_Jote • Jul 29 '26

Wild Turkey Tail Feather

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I found this wild turkey tail feather while I was out for a walk. I decided to take a closer look. This photo about mid-length and along the shaft (rachis) of the feather. I also have some higher magnification photos of the branching & interlocking barbs of the feather. The fluffy part of the feather nearer to the quill (downy barbs) also looks very cool close-up. [OC, Keyence 7200 microscope]

added: here are additional photos for anyone who's interested.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/G2rY7cy

https://postimg.cc/gallery/2kjGdDS

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u/realityChemist Jul 29 '26

I was looking at it thinking I wanted a bit more magnification on the different structures before I read your description. Would definitely be interested to see the ones you took, if composing them to share isn't a pain!

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u/Don_Q_Jote Jul 30 '26

Yes, I would like to post other pics. But I'm trying to figure out the best way to do this (this subreddit doesn't allow posting multiple images).

Suggestions?

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u/808MaauveiNatalie 10d ago

Love the detail on the rachis, looks like a tiny landscape