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.

  • anon6789@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 months ago

    I like the faces of the Long Ears so much already, and that bold black line just makes it all the more striking!