Male Common Goldeneye trying to get the attention of a female





Mike returned to the area of the Palo Alto Baylands where he saw the female common goldeneye a few days prior.  This time, he also saw a male trying to get the females attention.  



It worked for a while, but soon another male goldeneye arrived.  They got into a dispute over the female.  Eventually, a canvasback duck came over and chased the males away and he pursued the female for a while.

At the end, everyone was more interested in food.

Labels: California, Common Goldeneye

 
    
  
  



Wonderful pictures! Thanks so much for posting and sharing!
Nice series of photos. Either I need a bigger lens or better camo to get as close as these shots.