Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Goldeneye at Ferry Meadows CP




This first-winter male Goldeneye has been frequenting Gunwade lake at Ferry Meadows CP for the past week or so, hanging out with a flock of Tufted Ducks. Told from the female bird by the white loral spot (the white patch between the bill and eye) as the female has an all brown head. A much more dull bird than a full adult male, but he still has the piercing golden eye from which the bird gets its' name.
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10 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure27 January 2016 at 06:49

    This is a lovely duck John

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    1. John28 January 2016 at 19:01

      Thanks Margaret! It was nice to be able to get a half decent photo of one!
      J

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  2. Neil27 January 2016 at 07:40

    The eye really stands out.

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    1. John28 January 2016 at 19:02

      The eyes on the male are a lot brighter than on the female.
      J

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  3. A Colorful World28 January 2016 at 00:06

    I think the Goldeneye is particularly pretty for a shorebird with that amber eye in his dark feathered head. Really nice shots!

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  4. John eos shooter3 February 2016 at 08:46

    Great pictures and nice blog, I will add you to my 'follow' list! Gr. John from Holland.

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    1. John7 February 2016 at 20:39

      Hi John!
      Thank you, have done the same with yours!
      J

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  5. Roy Norris12 February 2016 at 01:32

    The eye really stands out John. Well captured.

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