Little Auk Eyelids (1 Viewer)

Handled a "wrecked"Little Auk the other day,as I returned it to sea.
Looking at my pics I am intrigued by the white eyelid as it seems to appear above the eye in some pics and behind the eye in others.
Is this an eyelid as seen in birds such as dippers which can lower to cover the entire eye?
Is it simply a line of white plumage?
Does it have any other purpose?

Did you intend to post a photo? It would be nice to see one.

fugl said:

Did you intend to post a photo? It would be nice to see one.

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Don't know how.
Sure it's on here somewhere but it's very well hidden !

George Hogg said:

Don't know how.
Sure it's on here somewhere but it's very well hidden !

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Hi George

How to attach pictures

If you are in a new thread press the grey "Manage Attachments" button. If you are replying to a post you need to press "Go Advanced" first rather than use "Quick Reply".

Press "Browse" to find the picture and the press Upload. Now wait until you see that the upload has completed (information about the file will appear). Attach any other pictures in the same way and then press "Close this Window".

Your picture(s) should now be attached.

You need to resize your photo so it is less than 200kb, although it is advisable to keep file sizes below 100kb. The dimensions of any photos should be no more than 900 x 900. If you need more help let us know.

Hope this helps

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