Common Goldeneye — Eastside Audubon Society

Common Goldeneyes are very fast fliers.  They have been clocked at speeds over 30 mph (Eadie et al).  The “Whistler” as it is commonly known, has wing beats so rapid they make a metallic whistling sound during flight.

Goldeneyes Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Common Goldeneye

Barrow's Goldeneye - East Cascades Audubon Society

Common Goldeneye - eBird

Common Goldeneye Audubon Field Guide

Common Goldeneye Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Contact Us — Eastside Audubon Society

Hooded Merganser — Eastside Audubon Society

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) – Seashore to Forest Floor

Waterfowl — Eastside Audubon Society