I would be darn careful about what native song birds (other than gamebirds, that is) you use here in the states. They are federally protected and you can get yourself in a world of hurt if you get caught using their feathers, even the ones you find dead or that the cat brings in. And if you do use them, I wouldn't' talk about it or go around bragging about it on a world wide website. There are certain birds like starlings, and I believe English sparrows, that in some states may be considered a nuisance species, but I know that most songbirds are definiely off limits all over the country, especially migratory species.

Later,RW


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