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Friday 9 December 2022

Goldeneye

In recent weeks some of our winter ducks have returned, and one of my favourites is the Goldeneye. Upwards of 20 are now on the local Redesmere lake. Always quite a timid duck, and so they tend to stay at some distance. These are no difference and they've been spending most of their time a good 200 metres from my viewing point. The odd few have taken a flight a little closer, but none of the males so far.

These are a couple of females that strayed close enough for me to get some pictures.

Female Goldeneye






18 comments:

  1. I once took some good (even if I say so myself) shots of Goldeneye when it was icy and the ducks congregated in an ice free spot. Like you say Adam, they are very shy normally. And now the ice has gone this morning after a very frosty week!

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  2. Beautiful captures of the Goldeneye! I like the shots of them skipping over the water.
    Well done! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  3. Good shots of the ducks taking off. I love to watch water fowl do that, kicking up a series of splashes as they manage to get into the air. The miracle of flight!

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  4. I love your flight shot, especially! I feel richer for having seen those golden eyes. Thank you

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  5. Nice action shots of their flight.

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  6. Beautiful captures of the goldeneye, especially like the flight shot.

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  7. Nice to see you Adam!!!
    Beautiful images of the goldeneye

    Have a terrific week ahead and thanks for linking up.

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  8. Incredible photography, Adam!
    I especially love the flight shots 👍👍

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  9. The take off and the in flight photos are absolutely beautiful. Nice captures!

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  10. It's great to see a species we share on both sides of the Atlantic.

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  11. Beautiful images if the taking flight, wonderful Goldeneye Adam.

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  12. Beautiful shot of the Goldeneye.
    Beautiful action shots of their flight.
    Greetings Irma

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  13. Very professional nature shots ~ awesome ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. I am not much of a bird person but your post again reminds me of how diverse our birds are.

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  15. Joining you from Saturday's Critters! Love the final shot with the wings in synchronized flapping!

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  16. Perfect timing on the take-off shot. Beautiful ducks.

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