Nature Walks – Goldeneyes Upon Us

My Common Goldeneyes are coming back to stay with us for awhile. They are not here en masse yet, but soon. They are just starting to arrive for the season.

We have two types of Goldeneyes that like to winter in Colorado. We have the Barrow’s Goldeneyes and the Common Goldeneyes. I haven’t seen my Barrows yet, but my Common Goldeneyes are starting to arrive. Sometimes both species are also called whistlers because of the trilling sound they make with their wings. They are usually winter latercomers. They like to make their appearance known, by arriving fashionably late.

Happy New Year. May 2025 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

14 thoughts on “Nature Walks – Goldeneyes Upon Us”

  2. Great photos Jeanne! We have lots of the Common Goldeneyes again this winter and they always stay with us each winter. We do get the Barrow’s Goldeneye sometimes too, but I haven’t seen any this winter. Happy New Year, I wish you all the best in 2025!😊😺🎇🎆

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