In this photo you can see an Eastern Screech Owl that is staying at NEWC right now with an eye infection. This is an example of the grey coloration that they can exhibit, as opposed to the tawny brownish-red colormorph that can be seen in others of this species. We are treating with a topical ophthalmic antibiotic, which means an antibiotic specifically made to be applied directly to the eye, as well as regularly applied lubricant to keep the eye from drying out. Hopefully once the treatment finishes he will be back to good health and ready for release 🙂