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Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Saturday, 23 November 2013

Goldeneye

 
Martin Mere attracts many wintering ducks and geese. A lovely duck that travels to the UK for wintering is the Goldeneye. I have to admit to not knowing the origins of this particular bird as Martin Mere does have a very good conservation programme, and this bird seemed a little too tame. But still, it gave me the opportunity to get some lovely close ups of a beautiful bird.
 



Going for a dive. Well almost.

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23 comments:

  1. HansHB23 November 2013 at 21:51

    Lovely photos!

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  2. Unknown23 November 2013 at 21:52

    It's a gorgeous bird! I saw a few Goldeneyes here in mid October, but they have all left now.

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  3. Karen24 November 2013 at 03:12

    Terrific captures! I've never seen one. It's very handsome.

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  4. Anonymous24 November 2013 at 07:37

    It is a beautiful bird and lovely photos, I wish you a great sunday!

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 November 2013 at 07:42

    Hi Adam. this is a beautiful duck and lovely shots of it.

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  6. Anni 24 November 2013 at 11:17

    Wow....such terrific photos and close up images. The eye is definitely golden...perfect name for the bird.

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  7. eileeninmd24 November 2013 at 12:02

    Handsome duck and wonderful photos!

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  8. Anonymous24 November 2013 at 12:45

    Great shots, especially the third one with the ducks head in the water!

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  9. Unknown24 November 2013 at 13:04

    Great close up!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Fun6024 November 2013 at 19:13

    What an amazing set of photos especially when it dips its head in the water.

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  11. Findlay Wilde24 November 2013 at 19:59

    I was at Martin Mere today listening to the oooOOoo of the Eider Ducks. Brilliant pictures of the Goldeneye

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  12. sunshine24 November 2013 at 22:13

    Beautiful photos and bird.

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  13. lisa lewicki hermanson25 November 2013 at 06:41

    Lovely bird, I love that round white spot under the golden eye !

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  14. Anonymous25 November 2013 at 22:06

    What a beautiful bird and magnificent photography ~ for OWT ~ thanks, carol, xxx

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  15. Indrani26 November 2013 at 12:27

    Such clear captures. Amazing details in them.

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  16. EG CameraGirl26 November 2013 at 16:16

    Fabulous shots of the goldeneye!!

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  17. mick26 November 2013 at 18:25

    Beautiful bird and great detail in your photos.

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  18. Kenneth Cole Schneider26 November 2013 at 18:37

    I had the choice of seeing goldeneyes in Illinois this winter or staying in Florida. Guess what I chose!

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  19. Gordon26 November 2013 at 22:51

    Great shots of the Goldeneyes, its a while since I was at Martin mere, I think its time for another trip, if only to see the geese.
    All the best Gordon.

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  20. Neil27 November 2013 at 18:56

    Beautiful series.

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  21. TexWisGirl27 November 2013 at 23:55

    a handsome water bird!

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  22. Phil Slade28 November 2013 at 10:36

    Those are great pictures Adam. Looks like it probably is a resident from the collection but hey with those pictures who cares?

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  23. Stewart M28 November 2013 at 10:36

    Nice bird! I am always suspicious of birds that swim too close - and even more so when they offer photographic tips!!!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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