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
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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the Goldeneye! I like the shots of them skipping over the water.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
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!
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Golden captures!
ReplyDeleteI love your flight shot, especially! I feel richer for having seen those golden eyes. Thank you
ReplyDeleteNice action shots of their flight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the goldeneye, especially like the flight shot.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you Adam!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of the goldeneye
Have a terrific week ahead and thanks for linking up.
Incredible photography, Adam!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the flight shots 👍👍
...I love the take off!!!
ReplyDeleteThe take off and the in flight photos are absolutely beautiful. Nice captures!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see a species we share on both sides of the Atlantic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images if the taking flight, wonderful Goldeneye Adam.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of the Goldeneye.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful action shots of their flight.
Greetings Irma
Very professional nature shots ~ awesome ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I am not much of a bird person but your post again reminds me of how diverse our birds are.
ReplyDeleteJoining you from Saturday's Critters! Love the final shot with the wings in synchronized flapping!
ReplyDeletePerfect timing on the take-off shot. Beautiful ducks.
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