Clarity

It was pouring like no tomorrow, but an opportunity lies awaiting in the rain, just for Jeff to discover. Honey creeper in the rain.

Apparently, it has several layers of feathers. The external coat is characterised by flambouyantly colored contour feathers. They provide the colour and the shape of the bird. A layer beneath is the Afterfeather that provide an extra layer of warmth. Finally to its skin is the down feathers, the feathers that are responsible for keeping the bird warm. On certain occassions from certain angle, one can take a peek at its Afterfeather of this bird. It's white incolour. The crimson sunbird has it too.

>> what's with the cabbies today??? Just refused to drive to my birding location, despite quoting exorbitant prices. Seems like the last of my little terns is near. Oh dear.