Atoler I'm in middle in Millbrook/Prattville and hunt in Coosa County.

This bird had a flower, so to speak, of feathers on it. At first we wondered if it was a growth but there wasn't anything under the skin. If I can figure out how to post pics I'll post some of it. I cut the feathers off and It's like a little cone/Flower of feathers. Has anyone seen this before?