The male or drake Goldeneye is a diving duck and has a distinctive golden eye and metallic green head. They arrive in the UK to overwinter.
The male or drake Goldeneye is a diving duck and has a distinctive golden eye and metallic green head. They arrive in the UK to overwinter as they breed in northern latitudes.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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