Eyeshine

Ms Bared Owl was apparently just finishing up her bath in our bog when I noticed all of her splashing. By the time I got my camera she had flown up to 'her' perch above the pond and was busy preening her wet self. I took several photos of her and believe that this is one of the best shots I've ever taken of an owl. Look closely at her eyes. I researched it and no...owls don't have blue eyes! Knowing that there must be an explanation for this phenomenon, I dug in a little deeper...first I found this: 
AI Overview: " Owl eyes may appear blue in a photo due to the presence of a flash of 'eyeshine', which is a characteristic of nocturnal animals."
Then the search to define 'eyeshine' led me to this fascinating (at least to me) bit of information from Young Naturalist/Texas Parks and Wildlife...
Eyeshine
As usual, I'm amazed at what I learn each and every day about the natural world all around us. 
Wishing All of Us A Very Peaceful Week! ❤️m