Dora began losing her feathers in late July, same time as last year. Christo started later, in early August. They both look pretty rough around the edges. Over the weekend, I counted six and a half tail feathers on Dora (she should have twelve), and tonight I counted seven on Christo. Dora resembles a tattered Halloween decoration when she flies.
Dora:
Christo's head is ruffled and his face looks almost elderly.
Old man Christo:
His coloring has become very light.
But this is normal. Soon, they will have fresh suits of beautiful feathers in time for winter.
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