Common Goldeneye

Finally, finally a bird that looks like how it’s described. This is a duck with a golden eye. It doesn’t seem to have any James Bond attributes, but it is fun to see nonetheless.

Common Goldeneye swims in a lake
Common Goldeneye swims in Lake Michigan; Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL; 8 March 2025
Common Goldeneye duck in flight
Common Goldeneye in flight, Rock Run Rookery Preserve, 2 February 2025
Common Goldeneye duck swims in a lake
Common Goldeneye swims in Lake Michigan; Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL; 8 March 2025

 

Common Goldeneye dives in Lake Michigan
Common Goldeneye dives in Lake Michigan; Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL; 8 March 2025
Two small ducks perch on a rock in a lake. They have light bellies and dark heads, with bright, golden eyes.
Common Goldeneye; Swan Falls Dam, Ada, Idaho; 29 August 2024

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