Bird In the Hand?

Since my post  Mellow Yellow  I have been waiting to collect ripe seedpods from the Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) in our wildflower bed. 

They have not disappointed.  Some birds seem to have more toes than others.

Here is a reminder of what the flower and leaf look like.

And now the real test:  how do the seedpods compare against the "real" thing.    

I think that is a perfect match!

In case you are wondering why I am collecting them.  It is to help stock the new school wildflower meadow.