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Nictitating Membrane

Gannet at Bempton - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Bempton birds – eyelids

Blinking birds. Gannets are everywhere at Bempton Cliffs. I’m hoping to get a good look at their eyes. Gannets’ eyes are special. …

Starling - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris is the scientific name of the Common Starling. Its literal meaning is ‘Starling Common’. They are certainly common in my …