south african birds

Here is a picture of the very uncommon and tricky-to-find African Grass Owl. Occurring in higher rainfall areas with long, think grass and grassy wetlands in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, it is very similar in appearance to its close relative the Barn Owl, but is distinguishable by its larger...

Is it easy to take a pictue of a bird with the nictitating membrane across the eye? I have never done this before and catching this Bateleur was quite by accident. It looks stuffed, but I have other pics that prove it is alive!