Third Eyelid

[Kaedyn]

Since this is something we don't often get to see, I thought I'd post a picture where I just happened to freeze a shot of my grey's nictitating membrane aka third eyelid. Its purpose is to protect and clean the eye. It also has its own lubricating duct.

 

[nims]

nice post most people dont get to notice this. I didnt until a few months ago!

[Tycos_mom]

That cool you captured it thats a 1 in a million photo you could probubly sell it if you wanted too. mind you its a beautiful picture of your African Grey also. What a pretty bird. Good shot<br><br>Post edited by: Tycos_mom, at: 2008/09/14 19:32

[judygram]

What a good shot of that membrane, I don't recall ever seeing that in Josey but the camera click didn't miss, thanks for sharing that with us Jim, thats an excellent pic of your grey.B)

[HeatherStrella]

I've been photographing Harrison and gotten that before...I've always trashed them...never thought about posting one...good idea...good shot, too.

[Suzzique]

Great shot! I have seen Alex's on occation! Kind of cool. B)

[danmcq]

OMG , you have a tretroid Alien disguised as a Grey, RUN!!!:ohmy:

 

Thanks for the cool photo displaying the 3rd eyelid. Great photo. :-)