I tried to extract a frame but the resolution isn’t great. You can kinda see the obstruction of the pupil better than the actual membrane, but it’s taking advantage of its “eye armor” known as the nictitating membrane. You may have seen it on cats before, but they have a third semi-transparent eyelid that can keep their eyes safer in a scuffle. Momma doesn’t want to lose her visual on her intruder, but she also doesn’t want to catch a beak to the face.
Here’s a clearer image of the membrane on this Great Horned.
Owl is blinking out of sync like she just woke up
I tried to extract a frame but the resolution isn’t great. You can kinda see the obstruction of the pupil better than the actual membrane, but it’s taking advantage of its “eye armor” known as the nictitating membrane. You may have seen it on cats before, but they have a third semi-transparent eyelid that can keep their eyes safer in a scuffle. Momma doesn’t want to lose her visual on her intruder, but she also doesn’t want to catch a beak to the face.
Here’s a clearer image of the membrane on this Great Horned.