Water bird plumageThis entry was posted in Feather textures on March 17, 2016 by Toby Gibson (updated 1837 days ago) Close-up of greylag goose {Anser anser} feathers showing natural pattern and texture. Slimbridge. March Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) plumage has a glossy green colour with overlapping feathers. Farne Islands, UK. May Share this:ShareClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)