Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Goldeneye Duck

Female Common Goldeneye

Hardy souls, Common Goldeneyes often fly only as far south as they need to in winter to find open water.  There are many harbours on the north side of lake Ontario just perfect for their winter holidays.

Two females hanging out together

I liked this photo because you can see both the front and back of the duck at the same time.

Outta there in a flash!

I didn't do anything! Well, Okay. I did point my camera at her. But that was all!

I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE


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55 comments:

  1. Phil SladeFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    The Goldeneye is one of my favourite ducks probably because they are so very wild and difficult to get close to. Here in the UK they are winter visitors from the North and East.

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  2. RevrunnerFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Sistas. :-)

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  3. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    I don't know those eyes are a bit creepy if you ask me.........

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  4. John's IslandFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Neat captures.

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  5. AimeecakesFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Oooh I find those yellow eyes a bit creepy...

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  6. aspiritofsimplicityFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    great capture and brilliant bird

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  7. DarlaFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Really is a golden eye on that bird.
    Like the action shot.

    Darla

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  8. eileeninmdFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    I like the eyes. It is a pretty duck, great shots.

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  9. JeanneFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Such an amazing shot of that eye and love your last action shot!

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  10. MadSnapperFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I like the expression on the duck on the left in the two females shot and love the flash of leaving town in the last one

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  11. LowellFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Those eyes remind me, for some reason, of a James Bond movie. Hmmm...must be very hardy birds to stay in such cold waters!

    See tomorrow's post on Ocala for more on the beer truck.

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  12. TexWisGirlFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    very well named!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Neat captures. The color's we do not have them in my area.

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  14. Mary HoneFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Hmmmm, there is supposed to be some of those here, at our new spot.

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Nice work in getting front and back together in the same shot EG.. Oooo that golden eye :)

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  16. Sylvia KFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Terrific captures and I, too, love the front and back shot!! Their golden eyes are just a tad spooky, but they are handsome fellows!

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  17. William KendallFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    They certainly are pretty.

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  18. VPFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    A fine set of 'portrait', my favorite is the last, the one 'in action'!

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  19. 21 WitsFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Look at those lovely eyes! They're thinking life is so good!

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  20. Babzy.BFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    beautiful ducks ! :)

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  21. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    These are great photos. I think I would keep on flying further south if I were a Goldeneye.

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  22. HalcyonFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Those eyes really are golden - aptly named! Love the action shot. :)

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  23. RohrerbotFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Extremely attractive birds. I would love to observe these birds more often. It's not everyday I get to see them up close:) Beautiful shots!

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  24. Andrea @ From The SolFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    We had Goldeneye on our lake when it was still open, even though it was very cold. I have also seen them on the Fox River by the dam where the Eagles hang out in the winter because there is open water. The Mallards are there too, another hardy little duck. These are wonderful shots of the female ... seeing all angles. Thank you ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  25. CarlettaFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I'll have to say they are aptly named. :)
    Nice 'outta there' shot.

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  26. CarlettaFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I'll have to say they are aptly named. :)
    Nice 'outta there' shot.

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  27. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Lovely pictures! I have never seen one and I am loving the gold eyes. They were the first thing I noticed.

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  28. KarenFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Oh you got some great shots!

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  29. RedPatFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    i've never seen one! Should go down to the lakeshore and look around a bit I guess!

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Yes this is a lovely duck and the male is even nicer.

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  31. cieldequimperFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    A bit camera shy... Pretty faces (and love the colour of the water!)

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  32. Linda W.February 3, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    You can really see his golden eye in the first photo!

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  33. FABFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Lovely shots of one my favorite winter visitors to the UK.

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  34. Ruth HiebertFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Great shots. I like the last one especially.

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  35. StephanieFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Fab shots!

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  36. CountryMumFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Well captured! Lovely photos.

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  37. RoseFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    This sure reminds me of a duck we seen...well a couple or three. They were so far away it was hard to tell much about them though, even with Roger's spotting scope.

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  38. Celestina MarieFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Hi EG, Beautiful ducks and you sure captured some great shots.
    Lovely markings.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs

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  39. The CrankyFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    What an unusual and beautiful duck... I'd say the golden eye makes them look a bit startled.

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  40. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    Sometimes I wish we lived near the water...so gorgeous!...:)JP

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  41. LoisFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    I guess since they don't go too far south, I won't get to see one around here. A very pretty duck!

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  42. colleenFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Very piercing. I wonder if it lays golden eggs?

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  43. NatashaFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful photos - I love the colour of their eyes! - Tasha

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  44. CloudiaFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    You are prepared for the great capture! Lucky for us, your fans




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  45. Pat TillettFebruary 3, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Great photos! I don't think we have any them around my parts. I'll have to check that out.

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  46. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 3, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Georgeouos photos - so clear and well defined.

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  47. RandyFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Such bright eyes.

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  48. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 3, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    amazing ducks don't feel the cold. My best memories of Canadian ducks, my room mate's dad took me to see them at Christmas.

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    The 'James Bond' of ducks... very striking!

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  50. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©February 4, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    What a pretty duck!
    ~

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  51. NatureFootstepFebruary 4, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    so, that´s where they are?
    They will soon come back to Sweden I think. :)

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  52. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Great photos of the golden eyes. I love the last photo!

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  53. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful shots.

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  54. Sue (this n that)February 4, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Great shots and, oh my goodness, an incredible last photo... just brilliant!

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  55. Beyond the Dog DishFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    I'm looking at your birds... I'm looking at my birds just posted... I'm looking at the date... you know, it is quite possible we were standing right next to each other!

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