Photo by Ryan Humphrey
A young Long Eared Owl showing off its third eyelids. These are called nictitating membranes. They add extra protection to the eyes from physical damage and keep them most during flight.
Photo by Ryan Humphrey
A young Long Eared Owl showing off its third eyelids. These are called nictitating membranes. They add extra protection to the eyes from physical damage and keep them most during flight.
I like the faces of the Long Ears so much already, and that bold black line just makes it all the more striking!