Nictitating Membrane

[K9Kirk]

I spotted this sandhill crane resting while driving past a golf course so I turned around to capture a few shots. I didn't know I had captured it using it's nictitating membrane (clear eye lid) until I saw them on my monitor.

 

[Winona]

Neat!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Great job, Kirk and thanks for explaining what that is. I have learned my new word/phrase for the day

 

[Jeff15]

Good shooting.....

 

[Space Face]

I think they use it to hide the fact their eyes are squint

 

[K9Kirk]

I think they use it to hide the fact their eyes are squint

I think they use it to hide the fact the water in their eyes isn't level. They secretly fear your commentary.

 

[Space Face]

I think they use it to hide the fact their eyes are squint

I think they use it to hide the fact the water in their eyes isn't level. They secretly fear your commentary.

You must have nictitating membranes over your camera lenses then