Golden Eye Frozen Swim
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This Common Golden Eye duck was swimming along the icy edge of a stream as I photographed it today in Ottawa County, Michigan. The cold didn’t seem to bother it a bit.
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The English word Goldeneye is much prettier than the Swedish for this bird is Knipa.
Goldeneye here in the UK are not common so we love every siting. Your photo is amazing the way the patterns in the water match the plumage markings of the goldeneye.
Such a pretty duck!
I miss the golden eyes … But in a few months they come to visit me here in Jämtland again
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Stunning photo … I can almost feel the water and the pretty duck ! // M
Very cool! Pun intended.
Beautiful capture . . . where was this in Ottawa County. I live in Allegan County.
Hi, thanks
Across the street from Petersen’s mill in Saugatuck. There is a small stream there where I found it. There is also a small roadside park at the end of that street.
I know exactly where that is. I used to live around there, but now I’m further south toward Fennville! So cool, I’ll have to check it out! Kathi :O)
weave gawt dux aplenty in my neighborhood, but not much variety. you apparently have quite a bit of duck-variety up your weigh!
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That’s a really good photo, what with the pretty duck and the glittering water! I also started a photography blog. Can some of you guys check it out and maybe tell me what you think? Thanks!
Such a great capture Jeffrey ! I saw this duck species many times when I was living in Saguenay. At that time I was doing a lot of birds observation and Saguenay was a paradise to observe ducks. I don’t have a single photo because I wasn’t into photography then. A wonderful shot !
Thank you Jocelyne
Saguenay sounds very interesting. I’ll have to look up that area. Thanks again!